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Deaths from Hepatitis C have fallen by 11%
Today, Public Health England have released data showing that deaths from hepatitis C-related end-stage liver disease have …
New ‘opt-out’ system for organ donation in England announced by ministers
The British Liver Trust welcomes plans for a new opt-out system for organ donation in England. The …
Almost half of people with Hepatitis C in the UK are unaware
On Saturday 28th July, World Hepatitis Day, the British Liver Trust unites with organisations, health professionals and …
28th July is World Hepatitis Day
The British Liver Trust will unite with organisations across the world to raise vital awareness on World …
Liver Disease A&E Trips Highest in England
New NHS figures show around 26 in 100,000 people registered in England required urgent medical care as …
Alcohol sold in Scotland per adult exceeds weekly guidelines
Enough alcohol is sold in Scotland for every adult to exceed recommended weekly guidelines, according to …
New plans to tackle obesity
After months of speculation, the Government has launched its updated childhood obesity plan. The new updated plan …
Minimum price for alcohol Bill in Wales approved
The British Liver Trust welcomes this week’s news that a new law which will introduce a minimum …
7 in 10 people with liver disease in the UK don’t even know they have it
Due to late diagnosis, nearly 75% percent of people with cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver don’t know …
The law on Minimum Unit Pricing is set to pass in Wales today
The law on Minimum Unit Pricing is set to pass in Wales today. Assembly Members will be …