Justin’s story: “As a carer I had thought things would be easier with a second transplant, but it was more of a struggle emotionally”
Supporting his wife, Lisa, as her health declined and she underwent a second transplant has been an …
Lisa’s story: “A liver transplant isn’t a cure for PBC and my liver was never the problem”
When Lisa’s health began to decline a year after her liver transplant, she was worried whether a …
Roza’s story: “There’s a lot of stigma around hepatitis B. Many people think it’s only to do with sexual contact or it’s the same as HIV.”
Roza was infected with hepatitis B as a child and now, as she trains to be a …
Veronique’s story: “My viral load dropped massively after a few days of treatment and I cleared the virus without any side effects”
Veronique was shocked when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C and didn’t know how or when she …
Millie’s story: “I thought autoimmune hepatitis would make my life different to what I wanted, so I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished”
Millie was just 18 and in her last year of A-levels when she was diagnosed with autoimmune …
Lynda’s story: “Ursodeoxycholic Acid worked really well for around ten years – although there was cirrhosis there was no deterioration”
Lynda’s ‘world fell apart’ when she was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis and when she heard the …
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 …
Rebecca’s story: “Liver disease won’t stop me achieving what I want to achieve”
Rebecca lives with autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis and stays as fit as active as she …
Alan’s story: “I felt like I was being judged all the time. It made me feel small and dirty. How dare they?”
When Alan was told he had just eight months to live if he didn’t stop drinking, he …
Samantha’s story: “The GP suggested I was a secret drinker and I still feel very hurt about the stigma I experienced. It will never leave me”
Samantha was deeply upset by the stigma she faced from some members of the medical profession. When …