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Managing the stress of medical appointments
Medical appointments are often stressful. For stress awareness month, we are sharing some tips on managing this …
Sharp 46% increase in alcohol-related liver disease deaths across UK in past decade raises public health concerns
New figures released today revealed that alcohol-specific deaths have continued to surge in the UK beyond the …
World Liver Day: celebrating the powerhouse of our body and the importance of looking after it
Today is World Liver Day, an opportunity to cast a global spotlight on an organ that often …
Scottish ministers vote to increase minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Scotland
The British Liver Trust welcomes today’s vote in the Holyrood Parliament to renew and uprate minimum unit …
A tribute to Dr Alison Brind
It is with much sadness we reflect on the life of Dr Alison Brind, who has passed …
Liver charities merge to strengthen services and increase liver disease awareness
The UK’s two leading liver health charities, the British Liver Trust and Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, have …
Professor Dame Sheila Sherlock – A life devoted to the liver
Dame Sheila Sherlock was a world-renowned hepatologist who founded the British Liver Trust. Her daughter, Amanda has …
New technology could spot and treat liver cirrhosis complications sooner
People with severe liver cirrhosis can spend a lot of time in hospital because of complications. Now …
Continuing our campaign to improve the early detection of liver disease: an update for supporters
The British Liver Trust has recently been disappointed to learn that the Government is no longer committed …
Update for people with liver disease on the Covid-19 vaccine
Millions of people around the world have now had COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines have been shown to: …