CHANGE IN A
GENERATION
ADDRESSING THE LIVER HEALTH CRISIS
The British Liver Trust’s Chief Executive Andrew
Langford was asked recently what he would like
to see improve for liver health, and he replied
instinctively ‘change in a generation’.
Why did he say that? Because the figures show
that in 1970, just 46 years ago, mortality rates
for liver disease rates were so much lower. And
whilst the figures have declined dramatically
over that period for the other main diseases stroke, cancer, lung disease and heart disease
- the figures for liver disease have increased by
400%. As a nation we are in the grip of a health
disaster, one that none of us can afford to ignore.
So, if we have seen this problem escalate over
the past fifty years, can we reverse this and
bring levels back down by 2070? The British
Liver Trust believes we can, and more than
that they believe we must. For the sake of
generations to come.
The charity wants to get people thinking and
caring about the liver as we do about our heart;
its functions are just as vital and yet the majority
of the public are unware of the risks.
The British Liver Trust is a small charity tackling
a major issue – through campaigning, educating,
supporting and advising on all liver conditions
(there are over 100 different types) the charity
aims to improve liver health for all and reduce
unnecessary deaths.
The Society of Will Writers is working with the
British Liver Trust, raising awareness of the
importance of writing a Will, and of considering
a charitable bequest. Legacies will enable the
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charity to invest for the future and really create
that ‘change in a generation’.
We often put off writing or updating our Will, but
it’s so important to make sure your affairs are in
order. Whether it’s a new grandchild, a marriage
or another change of circumstance, there are
many reasons you may need to review your Will.
Can we please ask, after taking care of loved
ones, would you include a gift to the British Liver
Trust in your Will, to help continue the charity’s
vital work in the future?
“I am so passionate about changing the trend
of increasing liver disease, and I hope you are
too,” says Andrew Langford, “With your support,
I know we will be able to make that change for
generations to come.”
To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will
to the British Liver Trust please email
[email protected] or call
Audrey on 01425 481320.
To find out more about the charity’s work, please
visit http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk/supportus/donate/leaving-a-legacy/