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A Legacy of Integrity
On the 8th September 2022, at the age of 96, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, bringing to an end her near 71-year reign, a reign that oversaw ...
The magic power of music
Earlier this year we published a blog about helping children (and their parents) through the anxiety of blood tests and other procedures.
We asked if any of you had your own tips and are delighted to share a couple here.
Blair ...
Her Majesty The Queen 1926-2022
All of us at the British Liver Trust are saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II lived a remarkable life of public service to the Country and Commonwealth demonstrating integrity, duty, dignity and ...
Support Organ Donation Week 2022
Organ Donation Week 2022 takes place between 26th September to 2nd October 2022. We will be supporting the week by celebrating the lifesaving gift of organ donation by sharing liver transplant stories and raising awareness of the ...
Twenty-four-hour bikeathon to Stamp out Liver Disease Stigma
Alan Robson, who is hoping to receive a life-saving liver transplant, has organised a bikeathon for the British Liver Trust to raise awareness of the stigma he experienced.
Alan, who uses a wheelchair, will start the event on a ...
British Liver Trust launches national campaign to tackle liver disease stigma
Stamp out Stigma has been launched by the British Liver Trust to highlight and address the stigma faced by people with liver disease.
According to the British Liver Trust’s research, almost three-quarters of people living with liver ...
Love Your Liver roadshow update – finding those at risk of liver disease in the UK
Our team have been very busy with the Love Your Liver roadshow this year. We’ve fitted in lots of extra days because we’ve been catching up on the events we had to postpone during the pandemic – as well as running our usual programme ...
New survey reveals that stigma can act as a barrier to eliminating viral hepatitis in the UK
A survey of people with viral hepatitis, conducted by the British Liver Trust this month, has found that almost a quarter delayed seeking medical help due to the stigma associated with their diagnosis and half have been stigmatised by ...
Researchers develop highly accurate test to identify NASH and liver fibrosis at an early stage
A new non-invasive blood test for non-alcohol steato hepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis could become an invaluable tool in early diagnosis and monitoring of the conditions without the need for an invasive liver biopsy.
The liquid ...
Researchers have identified ‘likely cause’ of sudden increase in hepatitis among children
UK scientists have linked the rise in hepatitis in children to the common adeno-associated virus 2 (AAV2), which has been found at high levels in almost all samples of young patients with unexplained hepatitis.
Since January 2022, ...
All over-50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn
Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter.
On COVID-19 boosters, the Joint Committee on ...
MPs call for action to “level up” inequalities in liver disease care and outcomes across UK
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer – a cross-party group of MPs and Peers – is calling for an urgent review of adult liver services to tackle rising deaths and disparities in care and outcomes across ...
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