Latest News & Blog
Keep up to date with the latest British Liver Trust news and blogs, including our campaigns, fundraising activities, research, health information and achievements, as well as the latest news on liver disease or cancer treatment, care and support.
If you are a journalist and need to contact us, please call 01425 481 320 or email media@britishlivertrust.org.uk.
Chancellor urged to tackle cheap, strong cider in forthcoming budget
Alcohol campaigners have called on the Chancellor to use his spring budget to increase duty on cheap, …
British Liver Trust submission to NICE on drug for liver cancer patients
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently reviewing its decision on whether the …
Paracetamol overdose is one of the leading causes of acute liver failure
Paracetamol overdose is one of the leading causes of liver failure. Scientists have known for decades that …
More than ten million people in the UK drinking at dangerous levels
This is the stark warning being issued today by the British Liver Trust. According to government figures, …
Hep-CORE reports on hepatitis B and C policies in UK and rest of Europe
In 2016 the British Liver Trust took part in a European-wide, patient-led viral hepatitis study monitoring the …
Alcohol Health Alliance supports calls to protect children from alcohol marketing
Responding to calls from leading public health experts for greater controls on alcohol marketing to protect children, …
Dry January and post festivities detoxing
With the festivities over and people maybe thinking about using the new year as a time for …
Public Health England targets middle aged people in new campaign
The latest One You campaign from Public Health England (PHE) will aim to engage with the middle …
Phil Mitchell has life-saving liver transplant
Phil Mitchell has had a liver transplant on the Christmas Day EastEnders special. The soap has been …
Researchers announce new genetic discoveries about Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
A large-scale study has led researchers to identify four previously unknown genetic risk locations for Primary Sclerosing …