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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 …
Communication of the Alcohol Guidelines ‘needs to be improved’
A study published today concludes that more needs to be done to communicate the drinking guidelines to …
Annual report on liver transplantation issued
NHS Blood and Transplant has issued their annual report of the key figures about liver transplantation in …
New liver disease atlas points to significant variation across England
The rate of people dying early from liver disease in some parts of England is almost 8 …