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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 ...
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 ...
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