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British Liver Trust takes liver health screening and scanning to the workplace
The British Liver Trust has launched a new initiative to bring liver disease experts, screening and liver scanning directly into workplaces nationwide, helping to improve liver health and identify more people at risk.
One in three ...
‘A questionable life choice for a good cause’ – why Anton’s going from Couch to 60K
For most non-runners, Couch to 5K is a daunting prospect. So when Anton Gabb from Gloucester decided to take on a mammoth ‘Couch to 60K’ challenge his wife and friends were naturally dubious. Five months later, he is sticking to the ...
Record hepatitis testing in Wales as elimination efforts continue
On World Hepatitis Day, new data from Public Health Wales shows progress towards eliminating hepatitis B and C in Wales.
According to the latest Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Annual Surveillance Report, Wales has seen an increase in ...
Russ conquers fear of heights to pay tribute to childhood friend who died from liver cancer
Russ Wintle has never been a fan of heights. However, when a life-long friend died from liver cancer in 2023 aged just 56, he bravely took on a four-day challenge which involved abseiling, climbing, walking across a 40ft-high rope ...
Family firm supports liver-transplant colleague with mammoth virtual challenge
An 874-mile virtual challenge wouldn’t be everyone’s idea of fun in mid-summer, but intrepid employees at Industrial Engines in Grimsby will be running, golfing and dog walking the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise ...
Alcohol and Cancer: Parliament’s Call for Action on Alcohol Harm
The British Liver Trust, as part of the Alcohol Health Alliance, was delighted to support a debate in Parliament this week on alcohol harm and cancer.
On the 8th of July, MPs from across the House took part in a deeply impactful ...
Alcohol Awareness Week: Understanding how alcohol harms the liver
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, led by Alcohol Change UK.
In the UK, alcohol is the leading cause of liver disease. There is a common myth that only ‘alcoholics’ develop alcohol-related liver disease, but even regularly ...
British Liver Trust response to the 10-Year Health Plan
Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England
The launch of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan is a welcome step forward. It sets out a more strategic approach to tackling the nation’s poor health by prioritising prevention ...
British Liver Trust welcomes SMCs decision to approve Elafibranor for use in NHS Scotland
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has today recommended elafibranor as a second-line treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
This is the first new PBC drug accepted by the SMC in nearly a decade, offering an ...
Belinda shares her story to raise awareness on Global Fatty Liver Day
Like many others, Belinda lived with unexplained symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis with MASLD. What followed was a challenging but inspiring path toward understanding, advocacy, and self-care. Her experience highlights ...
MPs hear calls to boost nationwide liver services during visit to the Royal Free Hospital
On Tuesday 3rd June, MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer visited the Royal Free Hospital to tour its world-renowned liver unit, meet clinicians, and hear first-hand how NHS services are ...
Do you have Wilson’s Disease? You could help with a new clinical trial.
Please note: this trial is no longer recruiting participants.
Wilson’s disease is a rare, inherited liver condition. People with Wilson’s disease have to take medicine for their whole life to stop copper building up in their ...
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