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Information for family, friends and carers

When someone close to you has a liver condition it can have a huge impact on both your lives.

You might find yourself having to take on the role of assistant, carer, and organiser. Trying to cope with the medical, practical, and emotional needs of your loved one. With no clear idea of what your future now holds.

On these pages you can find links, information, and advice. There is a lot to take in, so we have split it up into sections for the different stages you might go through. You can choose what will help you and when.

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Finding support

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Worried about your loved one's liver?

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Just diagnosed

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Everyday life with a liver condition

Liver transplant

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If your loved one is nearing the end of life

More information

Living with a liver condition

More support for you

Finding health information online

Published: January 2024