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Roadshow comes to Staffordshire to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage
Members of the public in Staffordshire are being encouraged to get their liver checked for free in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Leek and Stafford with the arrival of a mobile liver screening roadshow.
One in ten adults in Staffordshire may ...
The British Liver Trust warns that an estimated four in five people who have the more advanced form of fatty liver disease are undiagnosed
It is estimated that four in five people across the UK who have NASH, the more advanced form of fatty liver disease, have not been diagnosed. 1
On International NASH Day, the British Liver Trust, the UK’s leading liver health ...
First ever Parliamentary Debate to address urgent issue of obesity-related liver disease in the UK
MPs from across the political spectrum will today - 8th June 2023 - take part in the first-ever parliamentary debate on 'preventing obesity and fatty liver disease' to address the growing liver disease epidemic caused by skyrocketing ...
Opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing sees nearly 2,000 diagnoses in first year – it must be expanded, says leading charities
Today NHS England released the results from the first year of opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing in hospitals in areas with a very high HIV prevalence.
The data shows the programme success is surpassing all expansions and exposing the ...
Roadshow comes to Scotland to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage
Members of the public in Scotland are being encouraged to get their liver checked for free in Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh with the arrival of a mobile liver screening roadshow.
One in ten adults in Scotland may be walking around ...
New NHS hepatitis C home testing scheme
The NHS has launched a new scheme offering free confidential home tests for a potentially deadly liver condition.
What is hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C affects millions of people all over the world. But many do not know that they have ...
Find out more about liver disease and liver cancer through our community talks
How much do you know about your liver? Or how you can better look after it? Find out more about liver health and disease, as well as the work of the British Liver Trust, through our online or in-person talks.
The talks are led by ...
Share your experiences to help researchers improve care for hepatitis B in the UK
Do you live with hepatitis B and want to make the way it is diagnosed, monitored, and treated in the UK better for patients?
The British Liver Trust are working with researchers and clinicians to design a research project that will ...
How to make sure the bullies don’t win
It is a sad fact that having a long term health condition can sometimes make children the target of bullies. We have some advice for families on how to cope with this but first we hear from three of our amazing young people who want ...
Voters Feel Let Down by Lack of Action on Obesity
80% of UK adults support the Government banning advertising of unhealthy food on TV (79%) and online (81%) to kids.
68% of UK adults would support an industry levy being extended beyond soft drinks if the money supported children’s ...
Managing anxiety when you’re diagnosed with a liver condition
Receiving a diagnosis of liver disease or liver cancer can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. It's natural to feel anxious, as the uncertainty surrounding your condition can take its toll on your mental health. In this blog ...
Scottish minimum unit pricing evaluation shows 13.4% reduction in deaths
The British Liver Trust has campaigned as part of the Alcohol Health Association and alongside Alcohol Focus Scotland and SHAAP (Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems) in support of the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP). ...
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