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Irvinestown Coffee Morning

Yet another very successful coffee morning was held at Mahon’s Hotel in Irvinestown, a location well suited for those from both the Enniskillen and Omagh areas.

It was indeed a greater than expected turn out and everyone absolutely enjoyed the morning’s chat coupled with tea, coffee and scones. The comments after from some of our patients just re-enforced for us the importance of having these events province wide.

Our next coffee event will be held at the famous Hillsborough Castle & Gardens on September 23. You are all very welcome and we hope to see you there!!

Irvinestown Coffee Morning2026-08-18T11:04:56+01:00

Moira Lakes Paddleboarding

Friday evening saw our first paddleboarding event with some of our younger liver patients. We organised an event at the Moira Lakes Outdoor centre and it proved very successful. Committee members Sandra and Patricia were in attendance along with Arthur. Kudos to Sandra too for getting in the water and having a go at the paddleboarding.

It is planned to have more of these summer type outdoor events in the future and Moira Lakes can provide other opportunities, paddleboarding is just one of many.

Moira Lakes Paddleboarding2026-08-18T11:27:06+01:00

Michael’s Fundraising

And this is Michael, the young son of Elizabeth who is living with a liver condition. Michael has just completed a 5K run in Victoria Park in order to raise funds for the RVH Liver Support Group, supported by family and friends. And we are so pleased to say that he raised over £3000.00. Well done Michael and thank you so much for this great work!!

Michael’s Fundraising2026-08-18T11:02:51+01:00

Are you between 16 and 24 yrs old??

We have organised a PIZZA & PADDLEBOARDING evening for 16 to 24 yr olds at Moira Lakes on August 14th. Time is between 6.30 and 9.30 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there  for what is sure to be a funfilled event!!

For those liver patients within the age category indicated you will have received an email with the full details of the event.

Are you between 16 and 24 yrs old??2026-07-22T11:18:12+01:00

Uniting the liver community: Introducing Liver UK

The RVH Liver Support Group is delighted to support the launch of Liver UK, the new name for the British Liver Trust and Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. Liver UK brings together the liver community to ensure that everyone affected by liver disease gets the care and support they need — whatever their age and whatever type of liver disease. The launch follows the merger of the British Liver Trust with the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation in 2024.

The launch marks an important milestone in bringing together expertise across both children’s and adult liver disease to create a stronger national organisation that can reach and support more people, raise awareness of liver disease and campaign more effectively for earlier diagnosis, improved care and better outcomes.

Every day, people across the UK are affected by liver disease, whether through their own diagnosis, that of a family member or someone they care for. Yet liver disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK and many people are diagnosed too late. Liver UK is here to change that.

Pamela Healy OBE, Chief Executive of Liver UK commented: “Whilst we’re excited to launch our new name and identity, two years after our two charities merged, this is about much more than a new look. The launch of Liver UK signifies our commitment to drive improvements in the diagnosis and care of all types of liver disease affecting people of all ages from all the nations and regions in the UK. Through our combined wealth of experience, we have the knowledge and the determination to drive national change by putting liver health firmly on the agenda.”

Liver UK hopes that by working in partnership with The RVH Liver Support Group we can improve liver health for everyone.

The charity’s new website www.liveruk.org is home to a wealth of trusted information on everything from rare childhood liver diseases to a risk checker, enabling adults to assess their risk of preventable liver disease. The rebranded organisation will continue to offer the dedicated support for which the two previous charities were known, whether that is via the nurse helpline, families and young people’s officers or access to an extensive community of shared experience. Working alongside healthcare professionals, charity sector, government and policymakers, Liver UK aims to improve detection, treatment and outcomes for all kinds of liver disease. More information is available at LIVERUK

 

Liver UK is the new name
for the British Liver Trust
and Children’s Liver
Disease Foundation

Uniting the liver community: Introducing Liver UK2026-07-14T14:31:45+01:00

Lodge Hotel Coffee Morning

Yet another successful coffee morning in the Lodge Hotel on July 9th. There was a great attendance for the coffee and scones and the get together proved extremely helpful and supportive for many.

Our next coffee morning is scheduled for Mahon’s Hotel Irvinestown on Saturday, August 15. We hope to see as many of you  there as possible and the event will be hosted by Kay and Arthur.

Lodge Hotel Coffee Morning2026-07-14T14:45:55+01:00

Kings College Hospital celebrates 60 years of Liver Excellence.

King’s College Hospital have held a major celebratory event, to mark 60 years of their liver service, established in 1966 by the late Prof. Roger Williams. Over 230 delegates attended the Fetal Medicine Research Institute on Denmark Hill, London, to hear a large number of speakers looking at the history, the present service, and the future.
Our Chairman, Jim Kilpatrick, was invited to represent the Support Group, and to speak on behalf of patients in general, at the two day event, alongside Monica Walsh from the Listen patient support group in King’s. Other speakers included Prof. Michael Heneghan, Prof. Nigel Heaton, and Prof. John O’Grady (who received a standing ovation).
A reception was held at Dulwich Picture Gallery on the first evening, which gave everyone an opportunity to mingle and chat.
It was a privilege for Jim to relate his personal liver journey, and his work with the Support Group, but also for he and Monica to represent the roughly 6,400 people transplanted by the King’s liver team over those 60 years.
Kings College Hospital celebrates 60 years of Liver Excellence.2026-08-18T11:24:07+01:00

Virtual Wards

Belfast Trust is piloting virtual wards, and we are looking for service users and carers to help shape this work.

We will be hosting an online workshop 💻 and are inviting people to join if you:

  • have had an inpatient hospital stay in the past 2 years (excluding the Emergency Department)
  • are aged 18 or over
  • are a carer or family member of someone who has had this type of

recent hospital experience.

Join us to share your views and help shape Virtual Wards. 🩺

You can find out more and register here: https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/about/involving-you/how-to-get-involved/current-opportunities/

or by emailing equality.team@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Virtual Wards2026-06-11T13:46:18+01:00

Volunteer Services Recognise 50 Years

Kay, Sharon and Jim have attended the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s Volunteer Recognition Event, held at Riddel Hall, Queen’s University, Belfast.  It is an annual opportunity, during Volunteer Week, to give thanks, and to demonstrate the variety of volunteering happening within the Trust, who are celebrating 50 years of continuous volunteering in 2026

Volunteer Services Recognise 50 Years2026-06-06T20:00:25+01:00

….And Her Name Is Jo

“Yes her name is Jomol but we call her Jo, she is getting married on the 5th of July back home in India”.

The above quote is from one of the other esteemed members of the fantastic nursing staff in Ward 6D; The Regional Liver Unit. Jo is indeed a beautiful and kind girl who looks after patients with such compassion and care. She forms part of a solid team whose hearts are just full of compassion and care!. On behalf of the Liver Support Group and indeed the many patients with whom we interface we wish Jo health and happiness as she embarks upon a new and exciting chapter in her life.

Mind you, to the hubby to be, we want her back here!!

….And Her Name Is Jo2026-06-06T20:37:33+01:00
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