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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 ...
Life-changing health scare prompts Stephanie to spread the word
When Stephanie Caira suffered a major health scare four years ago, it prompted a complete rethink of her lifestyle. Now she’s busy training for the Supernova Kelpies 5K on March 14 in a bid to raise funds and awareness for the British ...
So glad I took on Best Foot Forward!
With the right preparation, a fundraising challenge which may seem daunting initially can be rewarding in every sense, as Abdul discovered when he joined us for the Best Foot Forward Snowdon hike last year.
“I had always liked the ...
British Liver Trust delighted to be supporting major new groundbreaking liver study
The largest liver study in the history of the NHS is due for roll out next year, with the aim of preventing thousands of people at risk of liver disease from needing hospital care.
The study is funded by the National Institute for ...
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