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Local lockdowns – what they mean for people on the ‘shielding list’
As infection rates drop and shielding guidance is relaxed across much of the UK, most clinically extremely …
Life after lockdown – Lou’s story
Lou, who has Budd-Chiari syndrome, gives us an update on her feelings as the UK gradually emerges …
British Liver Trust urges Prime Minister to take action on childhood obesity
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s imminent plans to address obesity in the UK, the British Liver Trust …
On the first anniversary of my liver transplant, I remember my donor and the life-saving gift they gave me
Gareth Evans celebrates the anniversary of his liver transplant today and explains, in his own words, how …
How is it decided who is extremely vulnerable and should shield? How do I know how to assess my personal risk?
Following a request by the British Liver Trust and patients, the British Society of Gastroenterology has worked …
British Liver Trust virtual support groups unite patients during lockdown
When the lockdown period began, it was clear that our network of face-to-face support groups for liver …
British Liver Trust urges Prime Minister to improve alcohol labelling
As part of our work with the Alcohol Health Alliance, the British Liver Trust is campaigning for …
A tribute to Emeritus Professor Monty Losowsky MD FRCP
Colleagues and friends of The British Liver Trust will be sorry to learn of the death, on …
Government announce plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding in England
Epidemiologists originally expected the shielding guidance to last for 12 weeks. As the risks from the pandemic …
Alcohol sales remain at record low in Scotland
Although there are many causes of liver disease, alcohol is the leading cause of deaths due to …