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Life after lockdown: Clare’s story
Clare, who has cirrhosis of the liver, was shielding during ‘lockdown’. She shares her experiences of that …
Sandra and Paul’s fundraising story: A light in the dark
Sandra’s husband, Paul, has cirrhosis and is on the liver transplant waiting list. She shares how she …
Study into new liver perfusion technique shows promising results
A small clinical trial investigating the use of a new technique that could significantly increase the number …
Pausing of shielding guidance from Saturday 1st August
Shielding guidance is being paused across the UK. In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland the guidance is …
Diana’s story: Returning to work after shielding for four months
Diana, who had a liver transplant in 2008, was one of 2.2 million people who are classified …
Staying physically and mentally healthy during the pandemic
There are lots of things we can do to make sure we feel well in body and …
British Liver Trust publishes charter to improve liver patient care in Wales
Premature deaths from chronic liver disease in Wales have more than doubled in the last 20 years. …
A tribute to Professor Roger Williams CBE
Professor Steve Ryder, chair of the British Liver Trust medical advisory group, shares a tribute to Professor …
Update on local lockdowns
As lockdown eases across the UK, areas where there are more COVID-19 cases in the population are …
Multinational study reveals the economic and social burden of NASH – a more serious form of non-alcohol related fatty liver disease
Quality of life scores of NASH patients decreased with liver fibrosis (scarring) status (early vs advanced) in …