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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 …
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 …