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Liver UK is the new name for the British Liver Trust and Children's Liver Disease Foundation. The UK's leading liver health charity.

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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 9h
We’re delighted to be visiting the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) on 6th October, and we’d love for your Member of the Senedd (MS) to come along, meet our team and hear more about our work. Use our template letter to invite your MS: ow.ly/EQ3a50ZT9St
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 11h
Thank you to Harrison and family for being one of of Faces of Liver UK - our campaign bringing together the people who make up our liver health community. Read more about their story: ow.ly/5OQg50ZT97N - and find out how to join the campaign: ow.ly/4z5V50ZT97L
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We're deeply saddened to learn that Shohanna, one of our amazing young people, has passed away. We'd like to thank her colleagues at Bupa for their kind donation in her memory. Full tribute here ow.ly/u0sj50ZSgiL
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
From fundraising to media interviews, Louis is determined to use all his skills to raise awareness and funds to help other people with liver disease, as he waits for his own life-changing transplant. More about Louis, and our other #FacesOfLiverUK: ow.ly/9Xmk50ZQzNR
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Faces of Liver UK brings together the people who make up our community. People living with a liver condition, families, healthcare professionals, researchers, volunteers, fundraisers, partners & Liver UK staff. Get to know some of the people who are part of our community: ow.ly/2jZr50ZRsGg
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Don't forget that any monthly gifts set up until Monday 28th September get doubled by the Big Give! Please do give if you can, every gift makes a real difference. It only takes a couple of minutes to set up, and you can amend or cancel your gift at any time: ow.ly/qmfB50ZRtb7
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This#OrganDonationWeek we're delighted to share the story of Emma, who received her liver transplant 20 years ago and believes in living life to the full! ow.ly/qMR750ZQ4m5
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If you're looking for your next running challenge, we have places available for the London Landmarks Half Marathon in April - we hope you can join us! If you'd like a place you can register your interest here: ow.ly/MIqF50ZRtGm
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In 2015 Pete was told he only had two years left to live. His only hope was a life-saving liver transplant, but to qualify, Pete would have to lose 8 stone in weight and become fit enough to survive the operation. Pete's story: ow.ly/yjfc50ZQ4nt #OrganDonationWeek
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Organ donation is massively important and needs a greater awareness. Please register your wishes on organ donation and to let your family know of your decision because one day your organs could save lives." Lisa's story: ow.ly/7OX950ZQ4iC #OrganDonationWeek
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's #YouthMentalHealthDay, the perfect day to let our young people know that Young People's Officer, Louise is back from maternity leave and would love to catch up with you. So if you have any questions, concerns or would just like a confidential chat, drop her an email at youngpeople@liveruk.org.
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Mary was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis in 2024 and her medical team didn’t think she’d need a transplant for several years. However, her health declined dramatically and she received a new liver in November 2025: ow.ly/RTOI50ZQ4fg #OrganDonationWeek
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When someone calls our helpline, they don't hear a recorded message. They speak to a specialist liver nurse who understands. If you can, please consider supporting our work. Monthly gifts set up before the 28th are worth double, at no extra cost to you: ow.ly/PrTB50ZQyoc
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"It’s overwhelming to know that a complete stranger, in leaving this world, chose to give someone else a second chance. To my donor and their family, thank you will never be enough.” Sunita's story: ow.ly/ce1e50ZQ49b #OrganDonationWeek
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As Organ Donation Week begins, we're so grateful to Ollie's parents, Hannah and Mike for sharing their amazing story both here ow.ly/cmX650ZPBpq and on BBC Breakfast this morning ow.ly/ft1Y50ZPBpg #OrganDonationWeek
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In the UK around 8,500 people are currently waiting for a transplant. We’re encouraging everyone to: • Register your organ donation decision on the Organ Donor Register • Talk to your loved ones & make sure they know your wishes Confirm your decision: ow.ly/AasB50ZPAcQ #OrganDonationWeek
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Like all of our work, our Children & Families Service relies on the generosity of our wonderful supporters. This month your generosity could go even further. Any monthly gifts will be matched, doubling the amount for 3 months! Please do give if you can: ow.ly/PJ1Y50ZOGMO Thank you!
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We're so pleased to have 45 landmarks across 28 towns and cities right around the UK illuminating green to raise liver cancer awareness in October! Don't see your area on the map? It's not too late to ask your local council or landmark to join in: ow.ly/4qyB50ZOjss
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We are looking for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes and finding ways to make how we work more efficient and effective to become our new Senior Administration Officer. Closing date: 5th October For full details and to apply: ow.ly/soTo50ZNX8J
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A huge thank you to Pete and Liz who, inspired by Sam's moving story ow.ly/UfgH50ZNm7k raised £279 by taking part in the Norwich 10K last weekend. Great work!👏👏
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Today is International PBC Day 💚 PBC is a chronic liver disease, yet awareness remains low. Help us raise awareness and support better understanding, diagnosis and care.: ow.ly/tpFQ50ZMWSX
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
When Sarah was born with biliary atresia in 1982 there was no charity supporting people with liver disease, and children's liver transplants were not an option in the UK. Read her amazing story here ow.ly/ARGq50ZKwKy
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Living with a liver condition can feel lonely. But our support groups offer the chance to talk openly with people who have walked a similar path. We never charge for this service, but we rely on donations to keep our vital services available: ow.ly/YFtR50ZGtse
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness to improve early detection, show support for people affected by liver cancer and to remember loved ones. Click on the link and find out how you can get involved. ow.ly/JToc50ZLxiB
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We’re grateful for all types of donations, but monthly gifts really help us to plan for the future. Tam explains more in her blog: ow.ly/N4UK50ZGrLj Monthly donations set up through the Big give website this month are matched: ow.ly/4X8y50ZGrLm
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Good luck to Luna and to all the children who are starting school this week. We know what a big day it is for children and parents and we'd love to see your photos! And remember, if you have any concerns about your child at school or nursery, we're here for you. Contact us at families@liveruk.org.
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A huge thank you to Rob for sharing with the press his remarkable story of being Britain's longest living child liver transplant patient ow.ly/aGMX50ZIetO Would you be happy to share your story? Let us know here ow.ly/ROcw50ZIexf
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Your regular gift could have twice the impact. From 1st – 28th September, every new monthly gift made via the Big Give website will be matched for the first three months. Please consider supporting us if you can: ow.ly/xXLJ50ZGrAL
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Join us in congratulating Shruti who defied her fear of heights to do a sky dive on her birthday, raising over £3,300 in memory of her beloved dad. What a result! 👏👏
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
If you're looking for a running challenge for the spring you're in the right place. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️London Landmarks Half Marathon: Sunday 4th April 🏃‍➡️Manchester Marathon: Sunday 18th April 🏃‍♂️‍➡️Edinburgh Marathon Festival: Sunday 30th May Take a look at our Runs page to find out more: ow.ly/rEzg50ZGBee
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Massive thanks to our amazing volunteers John & Moray for holding an awareness stall in Glasgow earlier this week!
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
We're really grateful to Kieran for his honest account of what it was like to go through liver transplant earlier this year, which he hopes will help other young people in his situation ow.ly/Oelx50ZFxZn
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Remember to ask your local landmarks to join in with #LightUpForLiver in October, and illuminate green to raise awareness during Liver Cancer Awareness Month. You can find a template letter here: ow.ly/1rXW50ZG1Jy
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our families are all too aware of the shortage of organs available for transplant, which is why many consider living related donation. Here Simon shares his experience of what it meant for him and his family ow.ly/49U950ZEQhq
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Please join us in a huge thank you and well done to Caley, Frankie and Michaela. They took on the 50km North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge trek earlier this month and raised over £1,400! Amazing effort!
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We know that many of our young people and families are affected by biliary atresia so would like to update you on two research updates in this field ow.ly/Gy6650Zz0t5
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Right now, in some parts of the UK, your postcode could cost you up to 18 years of life. We are supporting the Health Equals campaign in calling for a change in the law to tackle health inequalities. 1/2 Explore the campaign and find out how you can get involved. 👉 ow.ly/2tJ450ZBnIA
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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
(1/2) Are you looking for funding to support your professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open! Grants between £1,000 to £2,500 are available and you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We would be very grateful to anyone who could share their experience of liver cancer with us, our supporters and possibly the media to help with our vital campaigning work during Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Please message us for more information.
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
A big thank you to Sophie and Ellie for sharing how the support of CLDF (now Liver UK) made a difference to their family and why Sophie is now taking on an amazing challenge to ensure that other families continue to receive that support ow.ly/BChg50ZyWLQ
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
What a wonderful time we had at the Transplant Games! We were so proud to cheer on and congratulate so many medal winners but most of all just to meet you all. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come and say hello. Great to catch up with so many of you and see you in Birmingham next summer!
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It can be harder to get travel insurance for people with health conditions. It can cost more and you might have to go to a specialist insurance company. We have some handy tips on our website: ow.ly/pCCG50ZzthR
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We're thinking of all of our young people who are receiving exam results today and next Thursday and those in Scotland who have received theirs. Celebrating? We want to know! Concerns or questions about your results or what happens next? We're here for you. Contact us at youngpeople@liveruk.org
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
NHS England have announced that more than 100,000 people received treatment for hepatitis C since the introduction of direct-acting antiviral medicines in 2015. England is on course to become one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat: ow.ly/BTpJ50ZySnQ
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The best of luck to Shruti who is setting aside her fear of heights to do a skydive in memory of her beloved dad and has already smashed her fundraising target. Go Shruti! ow.ly/C8YA50ZypvU
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
New NHS figures highlight the growing demand for liver transplants across the UK. But it also shows the incredible impact of organ donation, with hundreds of liver transplants taking place every year & strong survival rates for transplant recipients. Read more in our blog: ow.ly/b36350Zxnbc
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We're so excited to be at the #BritishTransplantGames this weekend! Our team, including some of our Children and Families team, are set up in the Canon Medical Arena (next to the cafe) today - so please do drop by if you are at the games, we love the chance to say hi!
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Remember to write to your local landmarks and ask them to illuminate green in October to support Liver Cancer Awareness Month. You can find a helpful template letter here: ow.ly/Riol50Zx5Yn Don't forget to let us know what they say! #LightUpForLiver
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Looking for a running challenge? We have places available for the Great South Run in Portsmouth in October. Join #TeamLiver for this brilliant 10 mile costal run, and raise money for a great cause! Register your interest: ow.ly/knGZ50Zw8Ia
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Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Our Yellow Alert campaign has vital information and resources to help parents and health professionals spot the signs of liver disease in babies. More here ow.ly/XMWS50ZvPrf
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