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Our Budget Case to the Treasury: Investing in Prevention
The Autumn Budget on 28th October is a chance to prevent thousands of families from experiencing the devastating impact of liver disease. Because 90% of liver disease is preventable, government action on alcohol harm and obesity could ...
Liver UK helps shape new European recommendations on liver cancer surveillance
A major new paper published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has highlighted the challenges of detecting liver cancer earlier across Europe and sets out practical lessons from countries around the world to improve surveillance ...
The LIVERAGE research studies
The LIVERAGE and LIVERAGE Cirrhosis studies are large clinical research studies for adults living with MASLD, a type of fatty liver disease. These studies focus on people with MASH, a more advanced form of MASLD. The studies include ...
Three in four people first diagnosed with liver disease during emergency hospital admission, major new study finds
Three in four people are first diagnosed with liver disease during an emergency hospital admission, according to a major national study published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine . The study found that almost 60% of these ...
A privilege to cheer you on at the British Transplant Games
The Transplant Games is always a highlight in our calendar as it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet so many of the individuals and families we support face to face. We know what it means for people of all ages just to take part in the ...
Why are monthly donations important for charities?
You might often see charities asking people to consider making regular, or monthly donations rather than one-off gifts, but why is this? Tam, our Individual Giving Officer, explains.
Update on trials for future treatment of biliary atresia
As many of the young people and families we support are affected by biliary atresia, we’d like to update you on two pieces of research in this area:
Ipsen evaluation of Bylvay
Ipsen have announced the results of their Phase ...
Celebrating a major milestone in the journey to eliminate hepatitis C
This week, NHS England announced that more than 100,000 people have received treatment for hepatitis C since the introduction of direct-acting antiviral medicines in 2015. It is a remarkable achievement and one that demonstrates what ...
Shruti’s birthday sky dive in tribute to her dad
A sky dive is an unusual birthday celebration for someone with a fear of heights but that’s exactly what Shruti Saujani will be doing later this month. The 34-year-old from Leicester is facing her first birthday without her beloved ...
Top tips to stay safe during extreme summer temperatures
The hot temperature and sun’s UV rays can put us at risk of short and long-term health problems – in the UK as well as abroad. Overheating, dehydration, heatstroke and sunburn are no joke and could put you out of action for a few days ...
New NHS figures highlight growing demand for liver transplants across the UK
For anyone living with advanced liver disease, or supporting a loved one through treatment, the wait for a liver transplant can feel overwhelming. NHS Blood and Transplant have today launched a report with the latest figures that show ...
From intensive care to the scaling Yorkshire’s highest peaks, liver transplant recipient Paul is determined to honour his donor
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is a gruelling experience for even the most dedicated fitness enthusiast, with its 24km trek across the Yorkshire Dales and ascent and descent of the county’s three highest peaks. So for Paul Mullen ...
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