Alan’s story: “Unfortunately, I was rejected for a liver transplant. That was really disappointing, but I understand why”

Alan from South Wales was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in 2020.
Kirsty’s story: “The stars aligned when the Love Your Liver roadshow came to Bristol”

Kirsty thought she’d been drinking more alcohol than she should, so when the British Liver Trust’s Love …
Lisa’s story: “Having a transplant has changed my outlook on life.”

After Lisa was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), she had a life-saving liver transplant. Thank you …
David’s story: “I no longer have to worry about the ticking time bomb of hepatitis C.”

David had hepatitis C and has made documentaries for the BBC about addiction. He shares his liver …
Martin’s story: “We have the power to choose our outlook on life.”

After he had a liver transplant, Martin slipped back into old habits and started drinking alcohol again. …
Wendy’s story: “It helped knowing someone else with my condition.”

Wendy has haemochromatosis and felt ill for a long time before she was diagnosed. Thank you for …
Jit’s story: “I don’t think there is enough awareness of liver disease in South Asian communities.”

When Jit recovered from alcohol dependency, he decided he wanted to do something to raise awareness of …
Kat’s story: “Life without alcohol is amazing.”

When Kat was diagnosed with cirrhosis she gradually cut down how much alcohol she drank, before stopping …
Steve’s story: “I want to grow old playing a big part in my granddaughter’s life.”

Steve experienced hepatic encephalopathy when his liver started to fail. He’s shared his story of alcohol-related liver …
Shaun’s story: “I like to give back as much as I can.”

Shaun had primary sclerosing cholangitis and received a liver transplant from a donor liver that was shared …