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• Launch of Research PeopleA new section of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network website is being launched today, to help patients develop a better understanding of the range of people involved in NHS-based research, what they do and how this benefits treatments and services.21/02/2012 10:32:48
• The Weighty Issue of Liver Disease  Professor Chris Day has collaborated with the British Liver Trust in an article in latest edition of NHD: The Dietitian's Magazine.09/02/2012 13:33:25
• British Liver Trust signs open letter to MPs on alcohol pricingThe British Liver Trust has joined leading health groups in writing an open letter to MPs, calling them to support firmer pricing policies for alcohol.09/02/2012 12:34:55
• Death toll from alcohol misuse equivalent to a jumbo-jet crashing every 17 daysA new report from the British Liver Trust today calls for action on the rising epidemic of alcohol misuse and its consequent liver disease.07/02/2012 09:31:17
• British Liver Trust calls for national liver screening in UKResults from Love Your Liver roadshow spurs call from national liver charity To mark the last day of Love Your Liver month, the British Liver Trust is demanding that national liver screening is offered to people concerned about their liver health.01/02/2012 12:28:52
• House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on Alcohol Guidelines The British Liver Trust applauds the report from the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on Alcohol and strongly supports the call for the formation of a working group to review the evidence and advise whether the guidelines should be revised.09/01/2012 10:28:26
• A January liver detox is medically futile Liver charity slams January detoxingNational UK liver charity, the British Liver Trust, has criticised January liver detoxes, instead calling for people to take a more long-term outlook on their liver health.03/01/2012 09:56:27
• Balance North East launches See What Sam Sees campaignRunning throughout November, our new campaign highlights the damage that alcohol advertising is doing to our children.05/12/2011 14:21:49
• 74% increase in liver cancer deaths as 10 people a day dieAn analysis of death rates by the British Liver Trust has shown that there has been a significant increase of liver cancer since 1997.17/11/2011 11:57:32
• New payments for people with hepatitis C from contaminated NHS blood or blood productsnew storyNew discretionary payments available to people who were infected with hepatitis C before September 1991 as a result of NHS treatment by blood transfusions or blood products, and who may need financial assistance.28/10/2011 15:44:02
• New stats show 100 people a week die from alcohol-related liver disease Mortality statistics for 2010 released today from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) illustrates that there has been an 11% increase in alcohol-related liver deaths since 2005.28/10/2011 15:13:22
• INCIVO® (telaprevir), a new treatment for genotype-1 chronic hepatitis C receives license- Shortens the course of treatment for many (58%) treatment naive genotype-1 chronic hep C patients compared to current standard treatment1 INCIVO® (telaprevir)*, a direct acting antiviral (DAA) protease inhibitor (PI), for the treatment of genotype-1 chronic hepatitis C (hep C), in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (i.28/10/2011 11:28:12
• Hep C consultation in Scotlandhttp://www.07/10/2011 17:02:52
• New non-emergency health phone number to launchA non-emergency telephone number for NHS services is to launch across England, the Department of Health says.06/10/2011 16:19:20
• New Nutrition Advice for Liver PatientsThe British Liver Trust has released a new, updated version of its publication Diet and Liver Disease.23/09/2011 15:16:35
• Dame Sheila Sherlock Travelling Fellowships in HepatologyApplications are invited from consultants and specialist registrars for the next Dame Sheila Sherlock Fellowships in Hepatology.19/09/2011 15:41:32
• Previous CEO Alison Rogers Shortlisted for Charity Times AwardThe British Liver Trust is delighted to announce that Charity Times has shortlisted its previous Chief Executive, Alison Rogers for the Outstanding Individual Achievement award.19/09/2011 15:23:27
• Haemochromatosis 2011, a Conference for Medical ProfessionalsA full-day conference for medical professionals about Haemochromatosis will be held on Monday 10 October 2011 at the Royal Free Hospital in London.06/09/2011 14:21:36
• New NICE quality standard for alcohol welcomed by national liver charity The British Liver Trust welcomes the new Alcohol dependence and harmful alcohol use quality standard.01/09/2011 11:40:58
• Public meeting on patient consent to blood transfusion SaBTO's (Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs) 2011 Public Meeting will focus on the importance of patients giving valid consent for a blood transfusion.19/08/2011 11:09:29
• New Chief Executive for leading national UK liver charity The British Liver Trust announces the appointment of Andrew Langford The British Liver Trust would like to formally announce the appointment of Andrew Langford as their new Chief Executive.18/08/2011 10:44:01
• Hepatitis C Trust secures Prime Minister interest on World Hepatitis DayAs part of their awareness raising efforts for World Hepatitis Day, The Hepatitis C Trust has secured the buy-in of the Prime Minster, David Cameron.28/07/2011 10:58:07
• James with a Silent C: The tragic story of hepatitis C I found the photograph lying in his drawer at work, three days after he died.26/07/2011 11:48:01
• 25% increase in one year for people waiting for a new liver New figures from NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) show that there has been a 24.04/07/2011 10:44:50
• Boceprevir for the treatment of genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C - share your viewsHepatitis C (HCV) genotype 1 is the most common in England and Wales, (found in 40% to 50% of people with HCV in England and Wales).21/06/2011 11:24:21
• Safe and Effective prescribing of strong Opioids in Palliative Care of adults - share your viewsNICE is currently appraising the clinical and cost effectiveness of strong Opioids in Palliative Care for adults.21/06/2011 11:11:17
• Hepatitis C patients to be re-tested for active virusAlmost 700 Hepatitis C patients who were told they did not have the active form of the virus are being told their test results may be wrong.14/04/2011 16:10:30
• The European Liver Patients Association ELPA launches survey on hepatitis C therapyHCV therapy is in a phase of radical change.16/03/2011 12:47:01
• British Liver Trust declines to join the Government's Responsibility Deal for Alcohol Alison Rogers, Chief Executive of the British Liver Trust, comments: "We are leaving the Responsibility Deal for Alcohol reluctantly as we do not believe it will result in any real reduction in levels of alcohol-related health and social harms in the UK.14/03/2011 13:47:00
• Major investment in Hep C research01 February 2011 The Medical Research Council - University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) has received almost £2 million from the Medical Research Foundation, an independent registered charity established by the Medical Research Council (MRC).03/02/2011 11:04:09
• £130m boost for hep C blood victimsThe Government has announced a £130 million boost in support for people who contracted hepatitis C after being treated with contaminated blood.28/01/2011 16:08:29
• Don't forget your liver during National Obesity Weeks: 17 to 30 JanuaryEngland is not immune from what has been called the "global epidemic" of obesity.18/01/2011 13:35:04
• Dame Sheila Sherlock Travelling Fellowships in Hepatology Applications are invited from consultants and specialist registrars for the next Dame Sheila Sherlock Fellowships in Hepatology.16/12/2010 15:25:04
• Cardiff support group Christmas meeting At the 3rd Cardiff support group meeting, a raffle and tombola were offered with the winners receiving hand made and decorated Christmas cakes (pictured here).16/12/2010 15:15:04
• New forum for children affected by Hep C The Hep C Nomads, an online support forum for those affected by hepatitis, have set up a new forum for children and young adults with Hep C or affected by Hep C.15/12/2010 15:20:48
• Liver cancer awareness day with Sheffield Chinese community The Trust took part in a Cancer Awareness Day on the 16th November 2010 in Sheffield, run by The Sheffield Chinese Community Centre as part of a series of community outreach activities organised by the Chinese National Healthy Living Centre (www.01/12/2010 16:35:36
• The PBC Foundation launches new publication People with the common, but often misdiagnosed condition, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, were given a boost today, 8th November 2010, with the publication of the first ever compendium of information on the disease.12/11/2010 15:17:03
• Major breakthrough for hepatitis C patients The Trust has released the following statement in response to the recent data presented at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)conference in Boston on telaprevir hepatitis C treatment.01/11/2010 09:55:08
• Hepatitis C awareness raising day on the 27th October in TruroThe Hep C Nomads (an online support forum for people affected by hepatitis C) have organised an awareness raising day on the 27th October in Truro, Cornwall (outside Marks and Spencers on the Lemon Quay), starting at 10am.28/10/2010 09:50:36
• Gastrointestinal bleeding researchHave you experienced any form of gastrointestinal bleeding? Would you be interested in reporting your experiences to help research into emergency medicine?A group at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are keen to explore patient experiences as part of patient and public involvement in emergency medicine.10/09/2010 09:48:59
• The HospitalOn Monday 23 August, Channel 4's documentary series, 'The Hospital,' dedicated an episode to liver disease.25/08/2010 14:07:04
• New research into personal experiences of organ donation Have you donated an organ or given consent for organ donation after the death of a loved one? Would you be willing to share your experiences and take part in research on organ donation aimed at helping patients, doctors and nurses?                                                                    National charity DIPEx is searching for people to take part in a project about experiences of organ donation.25/08/2010 13:54:25
• New liver disease stem cell research welcomed by British Liver TrustNew research on human skin cells and stem cell therapy, conducted by the University of Cambridge, has been published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation today.25/08/2010 13:42:13
• Liver charity welcomes new findings for hepatitis C treatment The British Liver Trust is encouraged by the new findings published in The Lancet on Monday 9 August that shows by adding protease inhibitor, boceprevir, to standard hepatitis C treatment, success rates were substantially boosted to levels similar to that of telepravir.11/08/2010 13:03:35
• Desperate need for organ donors as liver transplant register soars New figures show a staggering 17% increase on the liver transplant register in the past year, with 370 people now currently waiting for the organ.05/07/2010 14:56:36
• Sun, sea, sand and viral hepatitis screeningThe British Liver Trust is coming to Blackpool to offer free tests for viral hepatitis.04/06/2010 17:25:35
• Liver charity supports new NICE guidance on alcohol preventionWith the new alcohol statistics from the Information Centre, published last week, showing the number of deaths from alcoholic liver disease increasing year on year[i], rising by 36% over the last seven years, the British Liver Trust welcomes this new guidance from NICE: 'Alcohol Use Disorders; preventing the development of hazardous and harmful drinking'.02/06/2010 09:09:13
• The British Liver Trust welcomes action on alcohol minimum pricing per unit to improve health'We wholeheartedly applaud Tesco's decision to support a minimum price per unit for alcohol.21/05/2010 17:08:43
• Dorset to celebrate World Hepatitis Day Bournemouth town centre will play host for this years awareness activities for World Hepatitis Day on Wednesday, 19th May 2010.18/05/2010 12:34:09
• Middle aged women put their livers at risk by drinking more now than in their teensA joint survey by the British Liver Trust and Prima magazine has revealed that more than a third of women aged over 35 admitted to drinking more now compared to their teenage years with one in five regularly binge drinking.31/03/2010 17:25:25
• England's liver deaths have risen above the EU-15 averageHealth Profile Report shows there is still a lot to do to curb liver diseaseFrom having the lowest rates in the EU in the 1970s, the Health Profile for England has revealed that for both genders mortality rates of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis have risen above the EU-15 average, and the British Liver Trust warns these figures are set to rise.31/03/2010 13:55:50
• Hair dye, smoking and curry ingredient: New studies published on their impact on the liver Smoking and hair dye could damage the liver, according to a new study published in Gut magazine today, while curcumin, which gives the curry spice tumeric its yellow colour, might help slow damage.24/03/2010 10:00:04
• British Liver Trust response to BMJ published papers on liver disease entitled:• Body mass index and risk of liver cirrhosis in middle aged UK women: prospective study • Effect of body mass index and alcohol consumption on liver disease: analysis of data from two prospective cohort studies Alison Rogers, Chief Executive of the British Liver Trust, said: "We are delighted to see these two studies featuring prominently together in the British Medical Journal.12/03/2010 09:46:37
• Alcohol health labelling should be made lawIn response to the Government's announcement on drinks labelling today, the British Liver Trust has issued the following statement: Alison Rogers, Chief Executive of the British Liver Trust, says: "The time for consultation is over.15/02/2010 11:55:53
• Liver disease may well be suffering some of the worst health inequalities in England, says national liver charityIn response to the report released today by Sir Michael Marmot, Fair Society, HealthyLives, the British Liver Trust has issued the following statement:Alison Rogers, Chief Executive of the British Liver Trust, says: "We wholeheartedlyendorse Professor Marmot's call for urgent action on health inequalities and inparticular, to spend more on preventing ill-health.11/02/2010 18:00:59
• Viral Hepatitis Treatment Service wins Top AwardA team of experts specialising in the treatment of Hepatitis C in the Blackpool area has won a top award.04/02/2010 13:59:03
• 'Liver Let Live' - charity launches online liver cancer game for World Cancer DayIn aid of World Cancer Day on Thursday 4 February 2010, the British Liver Trust has launched a new online game to highlight common risks that could lead to liver cancer.03/02/2010 17:46:44
• Liver 'Czar' to tackle rising liver deaths welcomedToday's appointment of a Liver 'Czar' to lead the country's fight against liver disease has been welcomed by the national liver charity the British Liver Trust.15/01/2010 09:44:34
• British Liver Trust response to the Health Select Committee's Report on Alcohol (HC 151-I):Alison Rogers, Chief Executive of the British Liver Trust, said: "This report is a damning indictment of the way successive governments have tackled alcohol health harm, with action ranging 'from the non-existent to the ineffectual'.08/01/2010 12:48:13
• British Liver Trust response to Department of Culture, Media and Sport product placement consultation: January 2010The British Liver Trust firmly believes that branded products which contain alcohol and foods that are high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) should not be 'placed' in television programmes.07/01/2010 14:08:57
• What's needed to implement the Government's alcohol strategy in Britain's hospitals?Alcohol misuse and alcohol-related problems are major public health concerns.06/01/2010 15:43:12