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The same support you know and trust – now as Liver UK
Whether you've known us for years as the Children's Liver Disease Foundation or you're finding us for the first time as Liver UK, one thing hasn't changed: we're here for children, young people and families affected by liver ...
New Wales data shows progress on hepatitis B and C — but elimination is not yet within reach
Public Health Wales has published its latest annual surveillance report on hepatitis B and hepatitis C, covering data to the end of 2025. O in five people who tested positive for hepatitis C antibodies for the first time in 2025 never ...
Survey reveals most people unaware that hepatitis B and C are risk factors for liver disease
On this World Hepatitis Day, (July 28th) Liver UK has revealed that over three quarters of the UK public are not aware that hepatitis B and C are risk factors for liver disease.
In the survey commissioned by the ...
Patients set the research agenda for liver cirrhosis in landmark UK study
A major new study published today in Gut has given patients unprecedented influence over the future of liver cirrhosis research, setting out a new agenda that experts say could transform care by shifting the focus of research towards ...
Pupils and staff show their true colours to support Harrison
A Staffordshire primary school has marked the end of term in a very special way, hosting their very own Colour Run to raise funds in support of one of their pupils.
Five-year-old Harrison, who attends Pirehill First School in ...
New cardiovascular framework recognises the vital role of MASLD
The publication of NHS England's new Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework is an important milestone for people affected by liver disease and a significant step forward in recognising the links between liver, heart, kidney ...
The EMERALD study
Trial status: active not recruiting
Trial ID: NCT06823713
What is the EMERALD study?
EMERALD is a clinical trial designed to test if a new treatment called RTX001 is safe, easy to cope with, and works well for people suffering ...
Liver UK launches in Westminster to put liver disease on the political agenda
Liver UK, the new name for the British Liver Trust and Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, has officially launched in Westminster with a clear message to parliamentarians -- liver disease is rising, largely preventable, and demands ...
People in the UK fear cancer and heart disease – but overlook one of the biggest killers of working-age adults
New data released today has revealed that just 9% of people actively think about or monitor their liver health despite liver disease being one of the leading causes of premature death among working-age adults.
Liver disease is ...
A new chapter for liver health: together we are Liver UK
Today, we take the next step in that journey as Liver UK: a stronger, clearer and more united voice for liver health.
Potential for hundreds more liver transplants after NICE recommends new life-saving liver procedure for NHS use
The British Liver Trust welcomes the news that hundreds more liver transplants could be carried out after a new procedure that supplies a donor liver with oxygen before removal was approved by NICE for use in the NHS.
In-situ ...
New hope for people living with MASH as two treatments receive MHRA approval
People living with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) have received encouraging news, with the UK medicines regulator approving two treatments for the condition within the past month. The Medicines and Healthcare ...
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