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Alcohol can cause serious and lasting damage to your liver. There is no safe level of alcohol consumption. Cutting back, or stopping altogether are powerful steps towards prevention. #WorldLiverDay #SolidHabitsStrongLiver

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Join the global movement to raise awareness for liver health. #worldliverday #liverhealth

Today is #WorldLiverDay, which is the perfect opportunity to recognise one of the body’s hardest-working organs. As the largest internal organ, the liver performs over 500 vital functions every day, from converting food into energy and storing essential vitamins, to fighting infections and removing toxins. Because the liver works so hard, looking after it can have wide-ranging benefits for your overall health and wellbeing, helping to reduce the risk of developing preventable liver disease. This year’s theme, “Solid Habits, Strong Liver,” is a reminder that small, consistent lifestyle choices matter. Eating well, staying active, limiting alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight can all help protect your liver and support long-term health. While around 90% of liver disease in adults is preventable, there are tens of thousands of people living with autoimmune or genetic liver conditions that cannot be prevented but can still benefit from steps to improve liver health. Find out more about liver health here: ow.ly/rflf50YMiaT

We're so pleased that our article "Increasing engagement with liver disease management across the UK: a follow-up cross-sectional survey" is number 5 in the BJGP Open's top 10 research articles of 2025! See the full list: ow.ly/vtlM50YBQNF @BJGPjournal

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Ahmed Elsharkawy, a dedicated trustee of the British Liver Trust and a passionate advocate for people affected by liver disease. Ahmed brought extraordinary commitment, insight and compassion to everything he did. As a consultant hepatologist, he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of patients through earlier diagnosis and better treatments. As a trustee of the British Liver Trust and Children's Liver Disease Foundation, Ahmed was a thoughtful and principled member of our Board. He was generous with his time, supportive of colleagues and unwavering in his focus on what mattered most – better care, greater awareness and better futures for patients and families affected by liver disease. Those who knew and worked with Ahmed will remember not only his expertise and integrity, but also his warmth, humour and kindness. Ahmed leaves a lasting legacy in the progress made towards improved management and care for liver disease, with a particular passion for improving diagnosis and outcomes for people with viral hepatitis. He will be greatly missed by everyone at the British Liver Trust and across the liver community. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.

EASL is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr Ahmed Elsharkawy, consultant transplant hepatologist, researcher, educator and valued member of the EASL Governing Board. Ahmed served EASL with honesty, courage and a deep commitment to the community he cared so much about. He was never afraid to speak up when it mattered, always guided by a strong sense of fairness and integrity. His leadership helped shape important initiatives that will continue to benefit the liver community for years to come. Beyond his professional achievements, Ahmed will be remembered for his warmth, humour and generosity as a colleague and friend. Our thoughts are with his wife Sarah, his children, his family and all those who knew and worked with him. @DebbieShawcros1 @analleo

We're really pleased to be at the British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL) Annual Meeting in Belfast, where we have been speaking with healthcare professionals and researchers and giving an update on our work. @basl_events

Michele Bourke the HCC Advanced Nurse Practitioner from St Vincent Hospital, Dublin currently showcasing Data and Learning from the National HCC Programme. #basl2025 @IrelandLiver @IrishLiverNurse @LiverAHPs

Supporting the individual through transplant journey- another informative session!!

BLNA 2025 session 2 - Supporting the individual through the transplant journey. Looking at frailty, nutrition, drug therapy & Ax pre transplant then ICU and post transplant care - exercise, life changes, nutrition and drug therapy! @livernursing @BASLedu @IrishLiverNurse

Great turnout in Belfast for #BLNA conference @BASLedu. Liver nurse community connecting from all 4 UK countries & Rep of Ireland

A fantastic talk on Post transplant patient experience by Mr Kilpatrick BLNA 2025!!

As always, a great insight & emotional talk from a patient who has been through what we are talking about. Thank you to our transplant patient Jim! @GroupRvh

Have your say in shaping Equality, Diversity &Inclusion within British Hepatology!!Scan the QR Code (bottom Rt.hand-picture)and shares your views with the BASL ED&I team. Your feedback matters 🥰 #EDI, #diversity, #inclusion, #BASL, #Hepatology @TeeshaJoshy,

BLNA 2025 . We had a fabulous session-Bite size pieces on ArLD, MASLD, PBC/PSC and HCC. #Masld, #ArLD , #PBC

If you or a loved one is living with decompensated cirrhosis, your experience matters. We are supporting researchers at University College London (UCL) who are asking patients to share their views through a survey to better understand how digital systems could be used to improve the care and support available for people with cirrhosis. Take part: ow.ly/AP3K50X7PU4

BLNA 2025 kicks off with Bite size pieces: Indications for liver transplantation! @livernursing @BASLedu @Laurak1982 @TeeshaJoshy @Katharinejoanne & Sandra Walsh

Delighted to represent @PBCFoundation this week at @basl_events in Belfast. Come and say hello and hear about the work we are doing supporting #PBC patients.