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“The sore legs fade, but the impact of the money I raised for the British Liver Trust lasts a lot longer”
Saibabu had never run a half marathon in his life until he took part in the Cambridge Half last month. The British Liver Trust’s support for a loved one during a difficult diagnosis inspired the previously casual runner to ‘give back ...
From intensive care to a 24km trek – how Paul’s liver transplant saved his life
Less than a year ago, Paul Mullen, 45, from Sheffield was in intensive care and his family were called in to say their final goodbyes. Now he is walking 10km a day to train for the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in July, which ...
Running for Lisa – why Louise is taking on the Manchester Marathon
Louise McQuaid is heading to Manchester this weekend to run the Adidas Manchester Marathon for a cause very close to her heart. The 36-year-old physiotherapist, who comes from Dunblane and now lives in Glasgow, is aiming to raise as ...
Trust shares expertise with patients and carers to help them advocate for improved liver care
The British Liver Trust is delighted to have partnered with the Global Liver Institute, which is committed to solving the problems that matter to liver patients through highlighting their lived experiences.
The Trust shared its ...
Millie’s heading to Nepal to raise £1K for British Liver Trust
As a technical designer for the entertainment industry, Millie Ashdown has found herself in some unusual locations. None, however, are likely to have been as challenging as the Everest Base Camp in Nepal, where she is planning ...
Rick Stein starts charity support with a Big Yellow coffee morning
A Winchester restaurant has kicked off its fundraising campaign for a national charity which has its headquarters in the city by hosting a Big Yellow coffee morning. Rick Stein hosted the event for the British Liver Trust as part of ...
Meningitis in Kent, advice for people with liver disease
This information was last updated on: March 24th 2026
What is meningitis?
Meningitis means an infection of the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord (the meninges).
It can be caused by viruses or bacteria. The most ...
Recreating metabolic liver disease in the lab: how the MIMIC project could change MASLD research
One of the most common causes of chronic liver disease in the UK is MASLD. This stands for metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease. It was previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD.
MASLD is ...
A tribute to Dr Ahmed Elsharkawy
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Ahmed Elsharkawy, a dedicated trustee of the British Liver Trust and a passionate advocate for people affected by liver disease.
Ahmed brought extraordinary commitment, insight and ...
British Liver Trust gains PIF TICK accreditation to become a ‘trusted information creator’
The British Liver Trust has been awarded the PIF TICK – the UK’s only assessed quality mark for print and online health and care information.
To become a ‘trusted information creator’, we have had to undergo an assessment showing we ...
What does ‘Social Legacy’ mean to you?
Andrew Dodson is CEO of The Wealth for Life Partnership and Co-Founder of The Hereditas Legacy Planning ProcessTM, the first dedicated Legacy Planning process of its kind in the UK. It provides a clear and effective strategy for ...
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer sets ambitious agenda for the year ahead
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer met for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to reflect on a highly impactful first year and to set priorities for ensuring liver disease and liver cancer remain ...
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