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New technology could spot and treat liver cirrhosis complications sooner
People with severe liver cirrhosis can spend a lot of time in hospital because of complications. Now researchers are looking at a new way to tackle this. Using technology at home to find problems sooner and manage these in the ...
What better way to celebrate his birthday!
Josie and her son Rudy have just celebrated his third birthday in a very special way. They walked the 12 miles from Worthing Hospital to the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton, raising a fantastic £865 for CLDF! ...
Continuing our campaign to improve the early detection of liver disease: an update for supporters
The British Liver Trust has recently been disappointed to learn that the Government is no longer committed to providing FibroScans in 100 Community Diagnostic Centres; and that the current round of Community Diagnostic Centres funding ...
Introducing: “Living with a Liver Condition” – a vital resource for patients on the British Liver Trust Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new comprehensive resource hub for anyone affected by a liver condition, providing a wealth of information, support, and practical advice to empower individuals to manage their condition and ...
The enduring appeal of Sooty
With Big Yellow Friday just around the corner, we’ve caught up with one of our high profile supporters, Sooty. As all his fans will know, Sooty doesn’t do public speaking but he does whisper to his right- hand man of over 25 years, ...
Scotland raises minimum alcohol price to 65p to tackle surge in alcohol deaths
The British Liver Trust welcomes today’s news from the Scottish Government announcing plans to increase the Minimum Unit Price for alcohol to 65 pence.
Responding to the announcement, British Liver Trust Chief Executive, Pamela ...
Looking back on Love Your Liver month 2024
January was Love Your Liver Awareness Month, dedicated to promoting promoting good liver health and raising awareness on the steps we can all take to reduce our risk of liver disease.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone ...
Parliamentary event alerts over 80 MPs and peers of need for urgent action to improve early diagnosis of liver disease
To mark Love Your Liver month, we hosted a successful parliamentary liver health awareness day in Westminster. More than 80 MPs and Peers, including the Health Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP and the opposition Health Minister, Preet ...
Deaths from hepatitis C cases drop to lowest level in 10 years
The British Liver Trust welcomed today’s news from the UKHSA that the UK has achieved a remarkable milestone in the fight against hepatitis C. The latest data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals that deaths from ...
‘Liver talks’ training resource launched to support liver health conversations
Liver Talks: Let’s Talk About Liver Disease Risk, a new training resource for healthcare professionals has been launched to improve the essential conversations they have with people at risk of liver disease.
Developed by the Vocal ...
Home testing for liver disease
For anyone worried that they could have liver damage, home liver tests seem to offer an easy and confidential way to check. Lots of companies now offer liver blood tests. You can buy them directly from a company website or from other ...
Roadshow comes to the North West to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage
People at risk of liver disease in the North West are being encouraged to get their liver checked for free in:
Barrow-in-Furness: Town Hall, Duke Street, LA14 2LD on Tuesday 23rd January
Morecambe: Morrisons, Central Drive LA4 ...
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