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Obeticholic acid (OCA) licensing in the UK – update following European Medicines Agency decision
This blog was last updated on 19th December 2024 (see below) On 28th June 2024 the European …
British Liver Trust has ambitious plans for the new Parliament
The new Government must prioritise improving prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of liver disease and liver cancer …
Alcohol Awareness Week: Understanding how alcohol harms the liver
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, led by Alcohol Change UK, at the British Liver Trust we …
New expert team to support living donor liver transplantation across the UK
A new team of experts has been created to help liver transplant centres across the UK increase …
Record–breaking liver health roadshow in Stoke reveals one in ten at risk of preventable liver disease
One in ten people who visited the British Liver Trust’s Love Your Liver roadshow in Stoke last …
British Liver Trust warns of fatty liver disease tsunami, due to the link between fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes
Two-thirds of people living with type 2 diabetes also have fatty liver disease[i] – but they may …
Roadshow comes to Stoke-on-Trent to identify residents ‘unaware’ of liver damage, honouring Dr Alison Brind’s legacy in liver health awareness
Members of the public in Stoke-on-Trent are being invited to get their liver checked in Stafford on …
Paying tribute to our wonderful volunteers during National Volunteers’ Week
This Volunteer Week (June 3rd-9th) we pay tribute to all the amazing people who give up their …
Charities urge action on rare diseases from European Parliament
Elections to the European Parliament are scheduled for next week (June 6 – 9). Although the UK …
Making sure you can get your medicines
Suddenly stopping a prescription medicine can make your liver disease worse. But with the current pressures on …