Julie’s story: “I was 12 years old with a big belly and there were rumours going round that I was pregnant”

Julie first began experiencing symptoms of liver disease when she was just 12 years old and had …
Katie’s story: “While you’re waiting for the transplant just live your life as best you can”

Katie is sharing her story to help other people in a similar situation and spread awareness of …
James’ story: “If you are on the list or waiting to be listed KEEP GOING, a liver transplant changes your life!”

James was just five years old when he was diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis, but lived well …
Emma’s story: “Remain as positive as possible and take one day at a time”

Emma was just 17 when she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis had rarely been ill before. Now …
Gillian’s story: “I Googled my FibroScan results and basically sat and cried – I had advanced cirrhosis”

Gillian has been overweight for most of her adult life and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes …
Ben’s story: “I’m finally starting to leave the hospital in the past and reintegrating myself into a normal life”

After more than 18 months on the transplant list Ben received his new liver and says he …
Ben’s story: “Knowing about the information and support provided by British Liver Trust earlier would have been invaluable”

Please be aware, this story follows a terminal diagnosis When Ben’s father was admitted to hospital with …
Diane’s story: “I hadn’t realised that primary biliary cholangitis could lead to hepatocellular cancer, so the diagnosis came as a shock”

Diane was taken aback when she received an email while on holiday stating that markers in her …
Rachael’s story: “We’re so grateful for the extra time that Mum’s donor gave her”

This story follows Janet’s diagnosis and transplant journey from 1995 until she passed away in 2024 When …
Andrew’s story: “Being sober is not boring and the thought of having a hangover now is just terrible”

Andrew knew what alcohol was doing to his body, but he drank more and more to mask …