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Liverpool centre for alcohol research launches
The British Liver Trust is delighted to see the launch of the Liverpool Centre for Alcohol Research …
Hereditary Haemochromatosis, a common gene disorder causes serious “stealth” disease, but could be easily treated
Two major studies have revealed that haemochromatosis, previously thought to be a low-level health risk, actually quadruples …
More donor livers could be used for transplantation thanks to exciting new development
A procedure assessed by NICE has been hailed as an “exciting development” in increasing the number of …
Dedicated alcohol teams in 50 hospitals in England
The NHS is to set up dedicated alcohol teams in 50 hospitals in England to treat problem …
British Liver Trust support new Change4Life campaign
A new campaign from Public Health England (PHE) is helping parents in the UK to “Make a …
4.2 million people in the UK to give up alcohol for Dry January 2019
A YouGov poll released has revealed that an estimated 4.2 million people in the UK are already …
New faith and beliefs declaration to help overcome barriers to organ donation
The British Liver Trust supports a new option which has been added to the NHS Organ Donor …
Love Your Liver on ITV Wales
In November, as part of our Love Your Liver roadshow in Wales, our mobile unit stopped in …
Life extending treatment for patients with advanced liver cancer recommended by NICE
A life-extending treatment for some adults with advanced liver cancer has been recommended for use on the …
General Public agrees that Government should do more to address alcohol harm
The Trust has joined medical experts and alcohol campaigners to launch a new report showing the majority …