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*Welcome to the CLDF Media Room* | About Children's Liver Disease Foundation
About Children's Liver Disease Foundation
Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF) is a national charity fighting liver disease through funding pioneering research, educating healthcare professionals and the public, and providing emotional support for young people and affected families. It is the only organisation of its kind in the UK. How did CLDF begin?
Peter and Sonya McGough formed the Michael McGough Foundation against Liver Disease in Children in 1980 after the tragic death of their son, Michael, due to liver disease. They recognised and understood the plight of children and families with liver disease and with other parents, set about providing a better future for children with liver disease and their families. Later the name was changed to Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. Over twenty five years caring for young lives
For over 25 years CLDF has established itself as the leading organisation fighting liver disease in children. CLDF provides a support service for families, a support service for young people with liver disease and has developed over 50 different information leaflets for parents – accepted by all hospitals throughout the UK. The organisation has also developed a study day programme for community healthcare professionals, to equip them with the information necessary to ensure early identification of liver disease in infants and appropriate referral. Research is the major weapon for CLDF to provide a future for young people and children with a liver disease. CLDF has a robust and wide ranging research programme. More information about CLDF, including its CLDF's vision, mission, and objectives can be found under the 'about CLDF' tab. Information on past CLDF campaigns can be found under the 'education programme' tab.
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