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Protect children from all junk food advertising, say health experts – and parents agree
A new survey by the Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) has revealed clear support among the UK public …
Organ donor law set to be passed in England
The British Liver Trust is delighted to see that plans to change the rules on organ donation …
Government plans for the continuation of medicines in the event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit
The British Liver Trust Helpline has been getting increasing calls and messages from patients concerned about access …
Charities and industry join together to improve testing of hepatitis C in prisons
The British Liver Trust is a member of the Hepatitis C Coalition – a a group of …
338,000 admitted to hospital as a result of alcohol in 2017/18
There were 338,000 admissions to hospital in 2017/18 where the main cause was due to drinking alcohol, …
Trust calls for public health funding to be priority in Spending Review
The British Liver Trust joined forces today with 54 other leading health organisations and bodies calling for …
Avoid sugary food and drinks to combat fatty liver disease, new study reveals
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals that a diet low in …
A quarter of Brits admit to having lied about how much they drink
A quarter of Brits admit to having lied about how much they drink. The person they’re most …
Multidisciplinary conference to address latest innovations for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
The British Liver Trust are pleased to be supporting the HCC-UK 2019 Conference “A Personalised Medicine Approach …
IQILS (the new accreditation scheme for liver services) – What does it mean for patients?
IQILS stands for Improving Quality in Liver Services. It is a new accreditation scheme for UK hospitals …