RVH Liver Support Group

Tonight on Panorama, BBC1NI at 20.30. Highlighting the impact of binge drinking on our health, especially in the under-40s.

We'd love to have more liver transplant members in the NI team, to experience all the Games have to offer by way of friendship, that competitive side we all have, meeting transplantees from around the world, and the benefits of good health and exercise after your transplant.

If so, and you'd like to participate in the World Transplant Games as part of the @TEAM_TSNI team in August next year in Dresden, Germany, then please let us know as quickly as possible at rvhlsg@gmail.com

Are you post transplant? Do you play petanque, 10-pin bowls, golf, darts, badminton, squash, table tennis, football, volleyball, tennis, or are you an archer, a swimmer or a track and field athlete?

More details to follow! Save the date in your diary now for our next Family Event.

The presentations were made by both medical professionals and committee members of LISN as well as our very own Dr Sharon Millen who, along with Dr Karol Donnelly, launched their booklet titled "Living with Liver Disease and as a Transplant Patient - Managing Your Mental Health"

The meeting was also joined by the medical team from the Irish Liver Foundation. Attendees were given updates on end stage/chronic liver disease, auto-immune liver diseases as well as updates on LISN evolvement.

Dr Sharon Millen and Arthur Goan, from the RVH Liver Support Group, joined with their colleagues in LISN, (Liver Ireland Support Network) in Dublin on Saturday October 19th, where LISN launched their Autumn Joint Educational Meeting.

The Group were delighted to attend the RVH Annual Oration on 4/10/24, delivered by Dr. Neil McDougall. Entitled "Eliminating a Disease", it focussed on progress being made in eliminating Hepatitis C by 2030. It was enjoyed by many past, present and indeed future consultants.

What a great PINK turnout today at the Café at Hillsborough Castle for our September coffee morning to celebrate Organ Donation Week. A lovely location any time. Organ Donation Northern Ireland

It was brilliant to see another great attendance at our Groomsport coffee morning today. Thanks to everyone at @thestablesgroomsport for their welcome and assistance. Keep checking our social media channels for details of our next venues. ☕️🙂

Maureen Emerson celebrates her 30th liverversary today. Full story here -> facebook.com/share/p/pKbBWT…

Celebrating Sr. Carol Harper's milestone anniversary this week of 40 yrs of nursing & 35 yrs of that in the Liver Unit in the RVH. Congratulations Carol, and many thanks for all your years of care, from all of your patients, friends and colleagues in the Liver Support Group.

Please have that discussion with your family and friends and make your wishes clear to them. While legally, they have the ultimate right to make a final decision on donating your organs, please make your feelings on organ donation crystal clear, and urge them to respect that.

Our friends at #ShareYourWishes have initiated a post which is generating considerable discussion. In 2023/24, 140 individuals, who had indicated their desire to be an organ donor after their passing, had their decisions overturned by their families. facebook.com/share/p/QASkeW…

The day is free for Support Group members and their families. If you'd like to attend, please let Chris know how many are coming by emailing hillsidetroutfishery@gmail.com Let's all support Lynda & Chris' event, as they support us once more.

There will be a barbecue at the end of the day for all those attending. The event runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024. Directions are - 175-177 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9RN. The lake is signposted at the roadside.

Thanks to members Lynda & Chris Robinson, Hillside Trout Fishery have invited all our members for a day's family fishing. If you're an angler already, or would like to try, why not come along for a fun day? Equipment and help for beginners of all ages will be provided if needed.

After spending her full working life in healthcare, Viral Hepatitis Specialist Nurse Karen Patterson retired today. On behalf of all the patients she has cared for over the years Chairman Jim Kilpatrick brought best wishes for a long and pleasant retirement.

Please spare 10 minutes to take the British Liver Trust’s patient survey. This is your chance to have your say and share your insights. This will help the BLT to address current issues important to you and enhance their services. Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/9S235K9