I have just lost a loved one and I’m finding life difficult processing what has happened. Where can I go for support?
We are sorry to learn that you have had a recent bereavement. We have brought together a number of organisations that
I have just been diagnosed with a liver condition; where can I find more specific information on it?
The British Liver Trust website offers a whole host of information on the liver, its functions and how to take care of
I have been diagnosed with Wilson’s Disease; is there a support group that I can contact?
Yes, there is a support group that can help you and the details are available here:- Contact Val Wheater on 01223 364982
I have just been diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC); is there a support group that I can contact?
Yes, there is a PSC support group and you can contact using the following details :- Helpline on 01235 25 35 45
Can a patient with liver conditions be vaccinated?
Please refer to the general guidance available HERE which is continuously updated.
Can a patient with liver cirrhosis be vaccinated?
Covid 19 vaccination is safe and effective for individuals with liver cirrhosis. There is clear evidence Covid 19 can be a very
Because of the pandemic is it safe for relatives to travel to transplant centres with patients?
In this situation we would ask that your refer to the local government guidelines who will offer advice on all aspects of
Can a patient who has been transplanted get the Covid 19 vaccine and, if so, which one?
Covid 19 vaccination is safe for liver transplant recipients and all transplant recipients in NI have been offered vaccinations with the
What about Travel Insurance, who can I use?
Many people with pre-existing medical conditions find it difficult and expensive to acquire cover when travelling abroad. While not making any
Is the Organ Donor Register available to anyone and can I become an organ donor?
This is a confidential computerised database holding the names of 23.6 million people across the UK (36% of population) who have decided