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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.
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: https://ow.ly/PJ1Y50ZOGMO

Thank you!
September 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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: https://ow.ly/4qyB50ZOjss
September 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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: https://ow.ly/soTo50ZNX8J
September 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
A huge thank you to Pete and Liz who, inspired by Sam's moving story https://ow.ly/UfgH50ZNm7k raised £279 by taking part in the Norwich 10K last weekend. Great work!👏👏
September 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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.: https://ow.ly/tpFQ50ZMWSX

September 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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 https://ow.ly/ARGq50ZKwKy
September 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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: https://ow.ly/YFtR50ZGtse
September 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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.
https://ow.ly/JToc50ZLxiB
September 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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: https://ow.ly/N4UK50ZGrLj

Monthly donations set up through the Big give website this month are matched: https://ow.ly/4X8y50ZGrLm
September 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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 [email protected].
September 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
A huge thank you to Rob for sharing with the press his remarkable story of being Britain's longest living child liver transplant patient https://ow.ly/aGMX50ZIetO Would you be happy to share your story? Let us know here https://ow.ly/ROcw50ZIexf
September 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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: https://ow.ly/xXLJ50ZGrAL
September 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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! 👏👏
August 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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: https://ow.ly/rEzg50ZGBee
August 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Massive thanks to our amazing volunteers John & Moray for holding an awareness stall in Glasgow earlier this week!
August 29, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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 https://ow.ly/Oelx50ZFxZn
August 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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: https://ow.ly/1rXW50ZG1Jy
August 27, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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 https://ow.ly/49U950ZEQhq
August 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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!
August 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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 https://ow.ly/Gy6650Zz0t5
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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.
👉 https://ow.ly/2tJ450ZBnIA
August 19, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Reposted by Liver UK
(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.
August 19, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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.
August 17, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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 https://ow.ly/BChg50ZyWLQ
August 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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!
August 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM