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European HIV/Hepatitis Testing Week
The British Liver Trust supports European HIV/hepatitis testing week (17 – 24 November). The campaign encourages people …
Scotland given the go-ahead for minimum unit pricing
The British Liver Trust welcomes today’s judgement that minimum unit pricing is legal and can be implemented …
UK elimination of hepatitis C in jeopardy unless more patients found
Just one in three people with hepatitis C in the UK have been diagnosed according to the …
New Hepatic Encephalopathy ‘Passport’
The British Liver Trust has worked with Norgine to produce a Patient Passport for people with advanced …
Campaigners call for minimum unit pricing for alcohol in the UK
The British Liver Trust co signed a letter with 50 other signatories calling for the UK to …
‘Alcohol-related Liver Disease: Guidance for Good Practice’ launched
‘Alcohol-related Liver Disease: Guidance for Good Practice’ launched by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) The …
Launch of new liver service accreditation system
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has launched its Improving Quality in Liver Services (IQILS) accreditation scheme …
“Like sugar for adults” UK children anxious about parents’ drinking
Report finds low-level parental drinking can leave children feeling worried, embarrassed and facing more arguments A new report …
BeatFlu in Wales
The annual influenza (flu) immunisation programme in Wales is now underway in time for the coming winter …
Theresa May vows to change law on organ donations
The British Liver Trust welcomes today’s announcement by Theresa May that they plan to change the organ …