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Survey results cast light on life with childhood liver disease
A couple of months ago, we asked people who are affected by a childhood liver disease to tell us about their experiences. We’re incredibly grateful that many of you took the time to respond.
This survey has allowed us to hear ...
Soft Drinks Industry Levy expanded in the Budget
The British Liver Trust is delighted with the news which confirms the government’s plans to remove the exemption on sugary milk-based drinks and plant alternatives and lower the entry threshold from 5g to 4.5g.
This follows the ...
Men’s Health Strategy Sounds the Alarm on Alcohol Harm and Rising Liver Disease
The British Liver Trust welcomed today’s publication of the first ever Men’s Health Strategy. The Trust is delighted that after sustained campaigning, this has included an announcement of investment to tackle the alcohol harm ...
Fundraising at work helps David top £2K
When David decided he’d like to raise funds for the British Liver Trust by taking part in the Land’s End to John O’Groats virtual walk, he was touched by the response of his work colleagues.
“I’ve lived with chronic liver disease ...
MP calls for action to confront silent killer
Following the first ever parliamentary debate on fatty liver disease which took place on October 28th the British Liver Trust is continuing to keep liver health front of mind at Westminster.
Our team worked with Lorraine Beavers MP, ...
Fatty Liver Disease: The Silent Epidemic
MPs from across the UK took part in the first-ever parliamentary debate on fatty liver disease at Westminster Hall on Tuesday, 28th October.
The debate was secured by Dr Beccy Cooper MP, the Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary ...
Love Your Liver roadshow visits Stormont Assembly in Northern Ireland
In September, we brought our Love Your Liver roadshow to Stormont, the seat of Northern Ireland’s Assembly, to highlight the importance of prevention, early detection and action on liver disease.
The event was an invaluable ...
New publication tackling stigma in liver disease
The British Liver Trust has teamed up with leading liver doctors to create an important new article on the causes and impact of stigma, and how we can tackle it.
The commentary article came out this week in Frontline Gastroenterology ...
Julie shares her childhood liver transplant journey to highlight importance of organ donation
Julie is marking Organ Donation Week (22-28 September) by sharing her remarkable journey with liver disease to highlight the life-saving importance of organ donation.
Julie was just 12 years old when she started getting stomach pains ...
Katie shares her liver transplant journey to highlight importance of organ donation
Katie is marking Organ Donation Week (22-28 September) by sharing her remarkable journey with liver disease to highlight the life-saving importance of organ donation.
The 29-year-old began experiencing pain in her ribs while studying ...
The MATCH trial – testing Macrophage cells to treat liver cirrhosis
This page is a summary of the MATCH trial. The trial looked at the possibility of using a type of white blood cell called a macrophage to treat liver cirrhosis.
What are macrophages?
We have lots of different types of white blood ...
Ben’s close shave raises more than £2,000 for the British Liver Trust
After 12 years of growing and maintaining an impressive head of dreadlocks, Ben shaved off his crowning glory for the British Liver Trust in memory of his beloved dad.
Modest Ben claimed his hair-raising fundraiser wasn’t much of a ...
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