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Weight revealed as the UK’s most common form of discrimination
New research reveals that more than four in five UK adults believe people with obesity are viewed …
Sharp decline in youth drinking, new report shows
The number of 11-15 year-olds who have ever had a full alcoholic drink fell from 61 per …
Liver Services in Wales join IQILS accreditation scheme
All six health boards in Wales with an acute medical intake are now registered with the UK …
Love Your Liver Roadshow to visit liver disease hot spots in England
One in five adults in England may be walking around with liver disease and be completely unaware …
British Liver Trust welcomes news of increased research investment into liver cancer
The British Liver Trust has welcomed today’s announcement from Cancer Research UK to inject much needed funding …
UK Health Forum calls for the Agriculture Bill and future food system policy to prioritise human health along with the environment
The UK Health Forum is today calling on The Government to ensure that the Agriculture Bill and …
British Liver Trust supporting new research into treatment of varices
A UK wide multi-centre study titled ‘Beta Blockers or Placebo for Primary Prophylaxis of oesophageal varices’ or …
Liver disease to be major plenary session at 2018 RCGP Annual Conference & Exhibition
As part of our partnership with the RCGP, the British Liver Trust has secured a major plenary …
AHA Postcard Campaign: Duty increases and MUP
The Trust is supporting the Alcohol Health Alliance’s postcard campaign calling on MPs to end alcohol tax …
Influenza season 2018-19
The next Flu season is underway and now is the time to get vaccinated against this serious …