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RVHLSG hands over a new state-of-the-art ECG machine.

Pictured is Arthur Goan, Vice Chairman RVH Liver Support Group, Ward 6D Sister, Carol and staff nurse Lisa with their new ECG machine.  The RVH Liver Support Group made the  financial donation via the Charity Trust Fund to enable the procurement of this much needed piece of equipment. The state-of-the-art ECG has also the facility to be electronically connected to the new digital Encompass system now used throughout the Trust thereby enabling the immediate uploading of patient ECG results to their electronic records for immediate viewing by the medical team.

For more information on Encompass and how it can help you please visit:

https://dhcni.hscni.net/digital-portfolio/encompass/my-care/?csrt=16420198896327286096

RVHLSG hands over a new state-of-the-art ECG machine.2025-06-10T16:50:38+01:00

Burrendale (Newcastle) Coffee Morning

The June Coffee Morning was held in the @burrendalehotel in Newcastle. Great to see both old friends and new faces along to enjoy the delicious scones on offer. The craic was mighty, with medical mishaps and holiday tales among some of the topics discussed.

The next one is in Fortwilliam Golf Club on Wednesday 2nd July at 10.00am.

#coffeewithfriends

Burrendale (Newcastle) Coffee Morning2025-06-05T10:04:46+01:00

Maine Group “walked the walk” at Moy Park Belfast City Marathon 2025.

Recently our Secretary, Ashley, visited Maine Group to collect a cheque from Derek Adams, who was one of the many walkers from Maine Group who completed the 8 mile walk at this years Belfast City Marathon.
The money raised by the employees was then very generously matched by Maine Group for a brilliant total of £4,257.50.
Thank you so much to everyone involved for raising such a fantastic amount.
Maine Group “walked the walk” at Moy Park Belfast City Marathon 2025.2025-06-02T16:22:10+01:00

Everglades Coffee Morning

Once again, thank you so much for everyone who turned up at the Everglades coffee morning organised by the RVH Liver Support Group and hosted by Ashley and Arthur, both committee members.

It turned out such a beautiful day for the event and it was an opportunity to catch up with old friends and indeed, as was the case on Thursday, to make new ones!!

We would like to remind folks that these coffee mornings are for ALL liver patients irrespective of the liver condition or its cause. We welcome and indeed want to see as many people attend as possible. We would also like to emphasise that you do not have to come alone; in fact we do not want you to come alone.  You are most welcome to bring a family member or indeed a friend along with you.

Our next coffee morning will be in the Burrendale Hotel (Newcastle) on June 4th starting at 10.00 am.

Everglades Coffee Morning2025-05-11T21:36:32+01:00

Moy Park Belfast City Marathon 2025 in pictures…

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As the accompanying song says, “we light up the world”  and indeed each and every person who took part in the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon  2025 did just that whether it be the organisers, the many marshals, the beverage suppliers along the routes and all of the marathon runners, relay runners and walkers.. The RVH Liver Support Group team did themselves proud this year. The entire route was awash with sky blue t-shirts!! We had one of our liver consultants, Dr Roger McCorry (and a big thank you to him) , complete the marathon whilst doctors from Ward 6D and specialist liver nurses completed the relay with committee member Sharon Millen. And, if that wasn’t enough, we had committee members Ashley Collins and Arthur Goan heading up the many 8 mile walkers; made up of both patients and family members alike. A big congratulations to everyone!!

For 2026 we have already “booked” 7 relay teams and will be looking to increase the total amount of 8 mile walkers to 50. We look to anyone who feels fit and able to join with us in making 2026 even better.

Moy Park Belfast City Marathon 2025 in pictures…2025-05-11T21:25:46+01:00

Seagoe Coffee Morning

Our second coffee morning of the year was held in the Seagoe Hotel Craigavon on April 8th. It was another successful event with many patients coming along for a chat, coffee and scone!!

Our next coffee morning will be at the Everglades Hotel Derry/LDerry on May 8th from 10am to 12:30pm.

Seagoe Coffee Morning2025-04-14T12:32:52+01:00

🌱 New Life Gardens – A Celebration of the Gift of Life 🌸

On Sunday 23rd March, the RVH Liver Support Group, alongside transplant charities from across Northern Ireland, came together to celebrate the relaunch of the New Life Gardens at Botanic Gardens, Belfast, and Kiltonga Hall, Newtownards — two special spaces dedicated to honouring the incredible gift of organ and stem cell donation.

We were deeply honoured to be joined at both events by Denis & Martina Goggin, creators of the National Circle of Life Organ Donor Memorial in Salthill, Galway. Following the heartbreaking loss of their son Éamonn, who became an organ donor, Denis and Martina have continued to share his legacy through powerful symbols of remembrance:

🕯 The Candle of Remembrance which was gifted to Belfast city from Galway in  2016 is placed in herbaceous borders, Botanic Gardens
🪨 The NIKPA 25th Anniversary Stone (2017), located at Kiltonga, Newtownards

Both events featured an inspiring lineup of speakers. The Botanic event was hosted by committee member Sharon Millen, while the Kiltonga cermony was led by William Johnston (NIKPA, Renal Arts Group QUB).

We shared moments of reflection, gratitude, and celebration, hearing from transplant recipients, donor families, and advocates whose stories touched every heart in attendance. 🌟

These gardens are more than memorials — they are spaces of peace, gratitude, and hope. They remind us of the importance of organ donation and the need to share our wishes with loved ones.

We look forward to building even stronger connections between organ donation communities across the north and south of Ireland, united by compassion, remembrance, and the celebration of life 💚

🌱 New Life Gardens – A Celebration of the Gift of Life 🌸2025-03-28T18:12:31+00:00

Rogan from 6D heads to liver specialty unit

Our best wishes go to @rogancanning as he prepares for his new role as the RVH fatty liver nurse specialist from Monday. His colleagues in Ward 6D laid on a sweet treat for him to mark his change of responsibilities.

Rogan from 6D heads to liver specialty unit2025-03-06T21:02:15+00:00

Pot Bar Dart Team raises £1735 to help liver patients

Pictured is Chrissy Harbinson (left) who organised the recent darts competition and raised the fantastic amount of £1735 for the RVH Liver Support Group. Pictured (centre) is committee member Ashley Collins accepting the cheque along with Martina Woods (right) who sadly lost her husband Rory.

Pot Bar Dart Team raises £1735 to help liver patients2025-03-06T21:00:21+00:00
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