Gordon’s story: “I’m keen that things are done right for people with alcohol-related liver disease”
Gordon knew he was drinking too much – it had become a crutch at a time of …
David’s story: “To go from feeling unwell to being told I need a liver transplant was a shock to say the least”
Even though he was a keen sportsman, David was overweight. His busy lifestyle meant he didn’t have …
Laura’s story: “The British Liver Trust’s Nurse-led helpline helped me many times with some really difficult conversations”
Laura* has fought to obtain the best possible treatment for her husband, turning to the British Liver …
Emma’s story: “No one should judge anyone until they’ve walked in their shoes. People suffer from addictions for various reasons, whether it’s trauma from childhood, the passing of a loved one, the losing of a job, the breakdown of a marriage”
Alcohol was an integral part of Emma’s social life, but she never considered herself an addict. When …
Michelle’s story: “I was shocked when I was diagnosed with NASH and cirrhosis “
The shock of being diagnosed with NASH and cirrhosis due to her diet also made Michelle think …
Kay’s story: “The British Liver Trust nurses helped me change the course of my liver disease for the better and it feels like a bit of a miracle”
Kay had no idea her fatty liver disease was serious until she was referred to a gastroenterologist …
Kevin’s story: “I was called up by the blood unit at 2.30am and told my ALT levels were 3,900 – the limit is 49!”
When Kevin developed dangerously high ALT levels that led to a five-day hospital stay, then palpitations and …
Danny’s story: “After I got the FibroScan result I became obsessed with fixing myself”
Danny had used alcohol as a coping mechanism for most of his adult life, particularly during periods …
Sheryl’s story: “Alcohol sneaks up on you. I thought ‘I can beat this, I can stop’ and it shocked me that I couldn’t”
Sadly, Sheryl passed away in April 2024 and our thoughts are with her family and friends. We …
Paul’s story: “I never classed myself as an alcoholic”
In 2017, Paul’s liver started to fail and he was taken to hospital where he wasn’t expected …