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Improving the lives of people affected by primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) by | Providing Info & Support | Improving Patient Care | Shaping & Funding Research to find effective treatments and a cure | #LetsBeatPSC | www.pscsupport.org.uk

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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 20h
URGENT: Clinical trial data alone won't get new PSC treatments approved. Regulators (like @MHRAgovuk & FDA) need real-world evidence from patients & caregivers to evaluate new therapies. Your voice is vital to building this evidence. 👇 buff.ly/ifIS3mC #LetsBeatPSC #primarysclerosingcholangitis
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
One year after being diagnosed with PSC, Amy ran Brighton Marathon raising over £3,000 for #PSCSupport! Inspired by Amy? We have places in Brighton Marathon and lots of other runs! See featured runs on our website or get in touch fundraising@pscsupport.org.uk. pscsupport.org.uk/fundraise/ru...
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The MHRA National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare published its recommendations for a UK regulatory framework. Focus areas: 🔹 Continuous, real-world monitoring of AI tools 🔹 Transparency & patient involvement in policy 🔹 Enhanced MHRA enforcement powers ➡️ buff.ly/tNpV6tG
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
20 minutes today, could pave the way to finding effective treatments for PSC. This International #PSCTreatment Evidence Survey is collecting critical data that will help shape trial designs, clinical guidelines & research priorities for years to come. ➡️ buff.ly/3KZjqaZ #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
1/4 "Since my 2023 transplant, I work to share what it's like living through liver failure and support better patient experiences." Mark Chatterley, Head of Operations & Finance @PSCSupportUK This #OrganDonationWeek, read how Mark turns lived experience into advocacy 👇
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Regulators need to hear the real, day-to-day impact from patients & families. The #PSCcommunity must stand together to share the reality of #PSC and urgent need for safe treatments that work. Open globally (16+) to patients, carers, and loved ones | 15–20 mins | 100% Anonymous ➡️ buff.ly/qrprQCK
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This #OrganDonationWeek, read Daniel's inspiring journey of living with PSC & receiving a life-saving liver transplant 💙 Transplants save lives. 💗 Speak to your loved ones and register your decision with @NHSOrganDonor today. Daniel's story: buff.ly/xfzFM3b #LetsBeatPSC #DonateLife
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This #OrganDonationWeek we're sharing Maja's story, from an unexpected PSC diagnosis to a life-saving liver transplant just 2 months ago. ➡️ buff.ly/YewZS4w #LetsBeatPSC #LiverRecipient #OrganDonation @nhsorgandonor
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This #OrganDonationWeek, we’re sharing stories from our community 💙 Diagnosed with PSC at 23, Katie went from liver failure at 28 to a second chance at life at 30 thanks to a donor’s kindness. Read her story & find out how to register your decision: buff.ly/3NBiCoo #LetsBeatPSC #OrganDonation
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Good luck Gillian and John, who are cycling London to Paris starting 23rd September! Join us in wishing them smooth roads, clear skies, and strong tailwinds! Show support by dropping a 💙 in the comments or donating: pscsupport.enthuse.com/pf/john-gill... #TeamPSCSupport #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Registration is OPEN for our PSC Support Info Day! Join us to learn, ask questions, & connect with others. Featuring expert talks from Prof Emma Culver & Dr Deepak Joshi. 📍 London 🗓️ Sat 5 Dec Book your place: buff.ly/gqRVfK8 #LetsBeatPSC #PSC Support
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This limited-edition charity calendar in honour of the late landscape photographer Kieran Metcalfe is back. Curated with love by his wife Susie, this special calendar features 12 of Kieran’s breath-taking landscape photographs. Fine out more and order yours here: pscsupport.org.uk/2027-calendar/
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
PSC is a rare, complex liver disease requiring lifelong, specialist care. We work alongside healthcare professionals & partners like ERN Rare Liver & ELPA to ensure safe, expert-led care for all, and have free resources & links guidelines for HCPs: pscsupport.org.uk/hcps/ #WorldPatientSafetyDay
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Living with #PSC often means managing unpredictable energy levels and severe #fatigue, a symptom that isn't always visible to others. If you're navigating fatigue you don't have to figure it out by yourself. For info, guidance & support visit us at pscsupport.org.uk. #ChronicFatigue #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
At 16, Chloe was diagnosed with PSC and UC. That sparked a passion for understanding the psychological impact of chronic illness, leading her to study Psychology at the U of Northampton and before earning her master’s in Health Psychology from the U of Nottingham. Welcome to #TeamPSCSupport!
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Today at 7pm UK time! Still time to register for our free Ask the Expert webinar on PSC & IBD, featuring Dr Rimmer & Dr Chandni Radia + a live Q&A. 🗓️ TONIGHT | ⏰ 7pm UK 📍 Live on Zoom Secure your spot now 👇 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #LetsBeatPSC #PSCIBD #AskTheExpert
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Have you been offered access to a clinical trial for PSC? This short is from a special PSC Support Ask the Expert session with international PSC experts who mapped out the road to effective treatments. Full session & extracts: buff.ly/7n8DkNC #LetsBeatPSC #PSCSupport
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
With few hills or inclines, Barcelona Marathon course is flat and fast, and suits first time runners, or those going for a PB! Plus it's a great excuse to explore this unique city while raising much needed funds for #PSCSupport. ➡️ runforcharity.com/charity-regi... #LetsBeatPSC #TeamPSCSupport
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How do we improve pregnancy care in rare liver disease? Senior research volunteer Maria Richardson represented PSC Support at the ERN RARE-LIVER workshop to help draft new patient care pathways informed by real-world experiences. Read more: www.pscsupport.org.uk/rare-liver-d... #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This year, my boyfriend Gordon and I are running the Great North Run for PSC Support, exactly one year after I was discharged from hospital following my liver transplant. I was diagnosed with PSC in 2020, and listed for transplant in 2023 after my health took a sudden decline. (1/4) #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
An optimistic outlook on the Norucholic acid (NCA) being approved by regulators in the near future. This is from a special Ask the Expert session with international PSC experts who mapped out the road to effective treatments. Full session and extracts: buff.ly/7n8DkNC #LetsBeatPSC #PSCSupport
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Did you know the Asp-PSC Clinical Trial is one of the largest trials for PSC? With 46 UK hospitals participating, taking part is easier than ever. Speak to your medical team & #AskAboutAsp! More info & hospital list: www.pscsupport.org.uk/find-psc-res... #PSC #ClinicalTrials #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Lived experience makes research stronger. Our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) helped shape a new $13.6M PCORI-funded study on PSC symptom support and mental health. Want to shape future research? Join the #PSCSupport Patient Panel Pool 👇 www.pscsupport.org.uk/pcori-empowe...
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
When will we have treatments for PSC itch (pruritus)? This extract is from a special PSC Support Ask the Expert session with int'l PSC experts who mapped out the road to effective treatments. Full session and extracts here: buff.ly/7n8DkNC #LetsBeatPSC #PSCSupport
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🍂 As we head into autumn, let’s talk about the immune system and PSC! Normally, our immune system shields us from bugs like viruses and bacteria. But in immune-related conditions like PSC, that shield turns inward and damages our own organs. #PSCSupport #PSC (1/3)
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Why was less benefit seen when people took Urso (UDCA) on the Norucholic Acid (NCA) trial? This extract is from a special Ask the Expert session with international PSC experts. Full session & extracts here: buff.ly/GvnxfNl #LetsBeatPSC #PSCSupport #LiverTreatment #LiverResearch
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"The challenge I set myself of 100,000 steps per week for the month of July is minor compared to the challenge my niece Melly faces on a daily basis." Thanks to Marianne’s dedication and the generosity of her supporters, she raised over £1,300 to help us continue our work. Thank you! #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Did you know around 8 in 10 people living with PSC also have IBD? We’re bringing together two expert speakers for our next Ask the Expert webinar to give you clear, evidence-based answers. 🔗 Register today to secure your spot: buff.ly/ej91IUV #LetsBeatPSC #PSCIBD #PSCresearch
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
IT’S LIVE! Now through 28 Sept, every new monthly donation set up via our Big Give page will be DOUBLED for the first three months. Whether it's £1 or £500, every gift makes a difference. It takes 2mins, and you can cancel anytime. ➡️https://buff.ly/AQJ6Fln #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Happy Bank Holiday Monday! Today is the perfect excuse to squeeze every last drop out of summer: 🌳 Step outside for a gentle walk and some fresh air 🍦 Enjoy a well-deserved treat 💙 Make special memories with your favourite people #PSCSupport #LetsBeatPSC #PSCAwareness
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Are fatigue meds on the horizon for PSC? This extract is from a special Ask the Expert session with international PSC experts. Full session & extracts here: buff.ly/GvnxfNl #LetsBeatPSC #PSCSupport #LiverTreatment #LiverResearch #PSCFatigue
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Andy and his donor liver have spent over 20 years together. Twenty years with his wife, family, friends and community. Many thanks to Andy who shared this honest account of his life with PSC and the opportunities his transplant brought. ➡️ buff.ly/os93mbc #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What causes pain in PSC? 🤔 This extract is from a special Ask the Expert session with international PSC experts. Full session & extracts here: buff.ly/GvnxfNl #LetsBeatPSC #PSCSupport #LiverTreatment #LiverResearch #primarysclerosingcholangitis
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Flush the taboo about poo! 💩 The #FARGO trial is looking at gut health & PSC; 38 people have joined and 28 have finished their treatments! Want to join them? We’re still recruiting in Oxford, Birmingham & London (King's, Royal Free, St Mark's). pscsupport.org.uk/find-psc-res... 🔬#LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Finding effective treatments for PSC takes years of sustained commitment and reliable funding. That’s why our Big Give Monthly Giving campaign is so exciting! From 1–28 Sept any new monthly gift set up through our Big Give page will be matched for 3 months: buff.ly/AGvqu1e #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
💗 #OrganDonationWeek is just 1 month away & we need your voice 💗 Share your story as a recipient, donor, loved one or someone concerned you'll need a transplant one day. We want to hear from you! 📩 emily@pscsupport.org.uk. Pics, words, videos - whatever suits you! #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Save the Date! 🎄 Our next in-person PSC Support Info Day is in London on 5th Dec! Connect with PSC experts, join interactive sessions, and meet others who truly 'get it.' Plus, festive London makes for a great trip! Details & registration coming soon ➡️ buff.ly/EttuvQC #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Fatigue in PSC is complex and impacts daily life. A biopsychosocial approach examines how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to help shape better management strategies. Read more: pscsupport.org.uk/find-a-cure/...
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
In a complex disease like PSC, it is clear there will not be a single magic bullet. This extract is from a special Ask the Expert session with international PSC experts. Full session & extracts here: buff.ly/GvnxfNl #LetsBeatPSC #PSCSupport #LiverTreatment #LiverResearch
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Ever thought of your gut as a garden? Microbes are like plants & helpful bugs keeping everything in balance. They digest food, make vitamins and keep harmful bacteria at bay. If things get out of balance, it’s like weeds taking over. ➡️ buff.ly/DH7MDl2 #Fargo #LetsBeatPSC #ClinicalTrials #FMT
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
NEW VIDEO RELEASE! Our latest Ask the Expert session features 3 leading international specialists ("PSC Royalty"!) for an in-depth discussion on PSC. Looking for lay summaries? Check the video description on YouTube for bite-sized edits! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-uS... #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Had a liver transplant 12+ months ago? Researchers at @NewcastleUni need UK volunteers aged 18+ to join a new study aimed at improving post-transplant care & symptom management. Help shape future healthcare support. Find out more & take part ⬇️ buff.ly/s4Er8dG #LifeAfterTransplant
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
When you have PSC, "regular" usually means blood tests or colonoscopies. Not fun! From 1 Sept, we’re spinning the word by joining an exclusive @BigGive trial: start a monthly donation & it’s DOUBLED for 3 months! Zero prep needed 😉👇 pscsupport.org.uk/fundraise/bi... #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
It’s not "just being tired." PSC fatigue is an exhausting symptom that sleep rarely fixes. Navigating daily life while managing this level of exhaustion is a constant battle that others often can't see. Learn more about managing PSC fatigue: buff.ly/CPdkWdR #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Want to run Hackney Half? 🏃‍♂️ Public places sell out fast, but we have places on #TeamPSCSupport! Experience East London’s famous flat, fast course and unmatched street-party atmosphere while supporting PSC research. 👇 buff.ly/BgmFkIF #HackneyHalf #PSCSupport #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Once diagnosed with PSC, you may wish to consider seeking specialist care. To help navigate your options, we have compiled a list of UK hospitals known to have experience in PSC, with details from our Expert Panel of leading specialists: 🔗 buff.ly/CT5cZvS #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Around 1 in 4 people with PSC will need a liver transplant. The uncertainty can be overwhelming - will you need a transplant; will one be available in time? This #WorldOrganDonationDay we encourage you to talk to your family & register your decision. buff.ly/K4pYLF8
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Cholangitis attacks (aka bacterial cholangitis, aka bile duct infections) can be difficult to recognise. Signs & symptoms can vary from person to person and should not be ignored. Learn the signs and order or download our Alert Card: ➡️ buff.ly/bhGplrT #LetsBeatPSC
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"My sister Vikki was diagnosed with PSC in 2015. She led a normal life until she fell ill in Feb 2025. We discovered the only thing that could save her was a liver transplant. Her health unfortunately declined due to sudden complications & she sadly passed away in Sept 2025 (1/5)
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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Our vision is simple: a world without PSC. We’re tenacious, patient-led, and determined to find effective treatments and a cure. We won't give up. Learn more about who we are and what we do ➡️ buff.ly/EJpEjWk #AWorldWithoutPSC #LiverDisease #RareDisease#LetsBeatPSC
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