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Top tips for those long hospital stays
We’re always saying how important it is for parents of children with liver disease to take care of themselves. This is often easier said than done, particularly if your child has to spend long spells in hospital. Clare knows more ...
Liver Cancer UK unites with almost 60 other UK cancer charities to call for reform to improve waiting times
Liver Cancer UK, part of the British Liver Trust, has joined a coalition of more than 50 UK cancer charities calling on the Government to tackle cancer waiting times in England, as new analysis by Cancer Research UK revealed that in ...
Scunthorpe council worker dedicated to raising liver health awareness
Inspirational Belinda Whitlock is determined to raise awareness of liver health in North Lincolnshire. Belinda, from Scunthorpe, was diagnosed with liver disease in 2024 and has since made it her mission to educate others and ...
New research reveals pockets of good practice in early detection of liver disease, but overall picture shows a postcode lottery for too many at-risk people
New research conducted by the Trust and published in the British Journal of General Practice has revealed significant discrepancies across the UK in the pathways for diagnosing and managing liver disease, putting thousands of lives ...
Parliamentary liver health awareness day
We held our annual parliamentary liver health awareness day in Westminster to mark Love Your Liver Month and draw attention to the urgent action required to tackle the liver disease crisis in the UK. The event was attended by 90 MPs ...
New research reveals 80% of England does not have an effective pathway for the early detection of liver disease despite huge rises in deaths.
Leading liver charity says prevention measures are still ‘woefully inadequate’
New research published today in the British Journal of General Practice reveals that 80% of regional health bodies in England lack an effective pathway to ...
Love Your Liver Month – How a healthy weight and diet can improve your liver health
People are often surprised to learn that what they eat and how much they weigh can affect their risk of liver disease.
It’s estimated that up to 1 in 5 people in the UK could be affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic ...
Staying warm and healthy in the winter months if you have a liver condition
The colder months can pose unique challenges if you have a liver condition, as cold weather may compromise the immune system and impact metabolism.
By staying warm, you contribute to maintaining a robust immune response, reducing ...
Liver disease in the spotlight: Worried about your liver health?
January marks Love Your Liver Month, and it has started with a significant spotlight on liver health. A major news story broadcasted on BBC News today has underscored the importance of early detection of liver disease and liver ...
The BOPPP Trial
Using non-selective beta-blockers (NSBBs) to prevent complications of liver cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis or liver scarring is a big problem in healthcare. In the United Kingdom, 60,000 people are living with cirrhosis. Sadly about 11,000 ...
Politicians, policymakers, clinicians and patients unify to call for action: Hepatitis B – Breaking the Silence
Politicians, clinicians and policy makers joined us on Wednesday 4th December at the House of Commons to add their support for our new report, Hepatitis B – Break the Silence. We are urging politicians to commit to action, so that the ...
“Being a nurse is a privilege. To be a small part of a person’s life when they are in pain, despair, facing a terminal illness or celebrating good news is an honour.”
It was an honour for the British Liver Trust to have Gill Al-Kadhimi on our Nurse-led Helpline. As a former a transplant coordinator and a pioneering HCC clinical nurse specialist, Gill brought decades of experience to her role in ...
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