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British Liver Trust urges cocaine users to get tested for hepatitis C
On World Hepatitis Day (28th July 2021) the British Liver Trust is warning that thousands of people …
New drug approved for patients with rare form of bile duct cancer.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended a life-extending medicine, pemigatinib, for patients …
New drug approved for patients in Scotland with primary liver cancer
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has recommended the use of a new medicine, atezolizumab (Tecentriq), for patients …
Open letter from cancer charities to the public
The British Liver Trust has joined forces with over 40 UK cancer charities in an open letter …
Alcohol-related liver deaths increased by 21% during year of the pandemic
Increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic, particularly amongst heavy drinkers, is likely driving an unprecedented acceleration in …
New data published on organ donation and transplant services during the pandemic.
New data published today by NHS Blood and Transplant shines a light on how many people donated …
How effective is the Covid-19 vaccine in at-risk groups?
New data from Public Health England (PHE) suggests that the COVID-19 vaccines used in the UK are …
British Liver Trust response to the announcement to end England’s lockdown on 19 July
The Prime Minister’s announcement relating to the end of England’s lockdown rules on 19 July has concerned …
How patients with liver disease in Wales feel about their diagnosis and care
Earlier this year, we surveyed 249 liver disease patients and carers in Wales to find out how …
Georgia’s top fundraising tips
Today is national Thank You Day and there are so many people we’d like to thank this …