I have an assessment in King’s; where can I find information to help me?
Kings College Hospital - is in Camberwell in South East London. We provide a comprehensive guide now on exactly what takes place
How can my family organise a stay-over at or near to Birmingham Children’s Hospital?
For families travelling to Birmingham – one parent can always stay at the bedside of your child and if both are staying,
How can my family organise a stay-over at or near to King’s College Hospital?
The most convenient accommodation to Kings is in Listen Lodge on the hospital campus. While priority is given to patients/carers from Northern
How do I get from Heathrow or London City airport to King’s College Hospital?
Please contact The Keen Group on 020 8875 4972 or go online https://thekeengroup.co.uk/ to prebook (and pay by card) a taxi. Please
How can my trip be paid for?
For adults travelling to Kings, or other transplant centres, the Health Boards in NI will pay for the patient’s travel and for
How long will I have to wait for my transplant and how long will I be in hospital?
This will depend on how urgently you need a transplant. A lack of available organs will determine the length of wait time
Are liver transplants performed in the RVH and, if not, where?
Transplants are not carried out in the RVH. Adult patients are normally referred to King's College Hospital London ( https://www.kch.nhs.uk/) and children
Is cirrhosis only caused by alcohol abuse?
NO. It is a popular misconception that cirrhosis only affects people who drink too much alcohol over the years. Cirrhosis has many
I know my liver is an important organ; what can go wrong with it?
The liver is a vital organ which performs many complex functions e.g. fighting infection; dealing with poisons and drugs; filtering and cleaning
Can the Liver Support Group provide financial help?
If you have to go to hospital outside of N. Ireland for a liver transplant or liver-related treatment we can provide some