Here are some useful links offering support and advice:
The British Liver Trust Providing online information for adults concerned about all types of liver disease; plus a helpline for individuals, family and friends who think they might be affected by liver disease. Helpline: 0800 652 7330 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am 5pm)
Liver Transplant Support - LTS Giving advice online to potential liver recipients; plus pre & post transplant information from those that have first hand experience.
Hepatitis C Trust Offering support and information about hepatitis C. Helpline: 0845 223 4424 (lines open Monday - Friday 10.30am - 4.30pm) Email: helpline@hepctrust.org.uk
PBC Foundation The PBC Foundation offer online information and support for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.
Alcoholics Anonymous Providing support for those who want to stop drinking; AA are a self-supported help group.
Drinkline
A helpline offering information and advice to anyone worried about their drinking and support for the family and friends of people who drink. Helpline: 0800 917 8282 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Drinkaware Providing facts on drinking and the effect it can have on your health
Alcohol Concern Alcohol Concern is a national agency for alcohol misuse, they campaign for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people whose lives are affected by alcohol-related problems.
FRANK Providing information and support on any issue to do with drugs. Helplin-: 0800 77 66 00 (lines open 24 hours a day) Email: frank@talktofrank.com Text: 82111
Narcotics Anonymous Providing support for those who want to stop taking drugs; recovering addicts meet up to help each other stay clean.
Information on Cirrhosis of the Liver
Organ Donation For information on joining the NHS Organ Donor Register Donor Line 0300 123 23 23 (lines open 24 hours a day)
mation on call charges:
0800 - Free from BT land lines. 0808 - Free from BT land lines. 0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher. 0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher. 0300 - The same cost as a standard call on your tariff.
