Patient stories
Hearing from real people can bring to life what having liver disease, being on the transplant waiting list, having a liver transplant or donating the organ of a loved one really means. Thank you to those who choose to share their story to help others.
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Shona’s story
My liver disease has grown more complicated over the years and nearly my entire liver is covered …
How volunteering with the British Liver Trust has helped me
Before I was ill I knew very little about the liver and how important it is 500+ …
Ben’s story
Ben was very special, a determined, mature and passionate young man who just wanted to make a difference …
Steve’s Story
My biggest regret is not taking the wake up call I had when I first saw my …
Gordon’s Story
People think I am younger than I am, so I show them the photo of me before …
Kamil’s story
Living with a progressive autoimmune liver disease is overwhelming. The fact that is not your fault and …
Stephen’s Story
The consultant hepatologist said the only solution was a transplant and was extremely hopeful this could be …
Damian’s Story
My message for all those waiting for a liver is to never give up! You never know …
Gareth’s story
Following the darkest of times and despite everything I remain focussed on the light I see at …
Elaine’s story
It’s been a long haul but am getting there. I think that the hardest part is even …
