Caera’s story: “I accidentally overdosed on Paracetamol and had a liver transplant”
Caera was at university when she had acute liver failure from paracetamol poisoning and was put into …
John’s story: “It was clear to us all that I had a serious problem”
John had several false starts while he was waiting for a liver transplant and ended up staying …
Eloise’s story: “I gave up and took myself off the transplant list.”
In early 2020, 24-year-old Eloise removed herself from the liver transplant list voluntarily, having given up hope …
Patricia’s story: “I was very fortunate to have been found a liver from a living donor”
It feels quite poignant to have received such a precious gift from one so young. “In January …
Ian’s story: “My one regret is that I still have not found the words to say to his family. Thank you just doesn’t cut it.”
“Although I never realised it at the time, I guess my story starts in the autumn of …
Geraldine’s story: My sister donated part of her liver to me
I would do it all again for the chance of life and seeing my son and daughter …
Jaqueline’s story: “It has made me realise that it’s family and good friends that are important above all else”
No life is risk-free, and I have grown to think that we must do as much as …
Teresa’s story: “There were no symptoms, so I didn’t take heed.”
Alcohol played a big part in Teresa’s social life for many years. She shares her story of …
Fi’ story: “As of May my liver has grown by around a third and is currently on track”
I will always have to live with the ‘worry’ it may come back but for now somehow …
John’s story: “I’m still very active”
John was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in 1994 and had a liver transplant in 2002. …