British Liver Trust

The British Liver Trust is a charitable organization in the United Kingdom dedicated to improving liver health and supporting individuals affected by liver disease or cancer. Founded by Dame Sheila Sherlock, the trust operates with the mission of providing comprehensive support to patients with liver disease, enhancing public awareness, lobbying for improved medical services, and funding research into liver disease causes and treatments[1][3].

Mission and Activities

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British Liver Trust

Overview

The British Liver Trust is a charitable organization in the United Kingdom dedicated to improving liver health and supporting individuals affected by liver disease or cancer. Founded by Dame Sheila Sherlock, the trust operates with the mission of providing comprehensive support to patients with liver disease, enhancing public awareness, lobbying for improved medical services, and funding research into liver disease causes and treatments[1][3].

Mission and Activities

The trust focuses on several key areas:

• Awareness and Education: The British Liver Trust is known for its "Love Your Liver" campaign, which aims to educate the public on liver health and provide practical steps for maintaining a healthy liver[1].
• Support Services: It connects individuals with liver conditions to support groups, health professionals, and relevant publications to improve their quality of life[1].
• Research Funding: The charity supports research into liver diseases, aiming to understand their causes and develop more effective treatments[3][5].
• Advocacy: The trust advocates for better healthcare services and early detection of liver diseases within the NHS across the UK[3].

Liver Cancer UK

Liver Cancer UK is an initiative of the British Liver Trust, specifically dedicated to raising awareness about liver cancer, providing support to those affected, and influencing policy changes to improve liver cancer outcomes[4].

Fundraising Efforts

The British Liver Trust engages in significant fundraising activities to meet its objectives. It aims to raise over £1 million annually to support its work in awareness, support, and research[1]. The charity has been involved in fundraising for over three decades, working closely with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure its efforts are impactful[1].

Patronage

Notable figures like Walter Trout, a blues musician who recovered from liver disease after a transplant, have supported the trust as patrons, highlighting the importance of liver health and organ donation[1].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_British_Liver_Trust [2] https://britishlivertrust.org.uk [3] https://rarediseases.org/organizations/british-liver-trust/ [4] https://livercanceruk.org [5] https://www.british-liver-trust.org.uk