The British Liver Trust is Britains only national liver disease charity for adults.

The Trust is working hard to raise awareness of liver disease and encourage investment in treatment and care for patients.

Much of the increasing incidence of liver disease stems from lifestyle trends relating to alcohol, obesity and viral hepatitis. However, liver disease has many other causes including genetics, abnormalities in the immune system and even the medicines we take.

The Trust provides a comprehensive website, free medical helpline 0800 652 7330, and distributes a wide range of information leaflets to individuals and healthcare professionals. In addition, the Trust is a contact point for support groups nationwide, as well as co-ordinating funding and providing support for research.