About Us

Children’s Liver Disease Foundation provides:

• A comprehensive information hub on childhood liver disease for healthcare professionals and for families
• A tailored support service for children, young people and young adults with liver disease and their families
• Research into all aspects of childhood liver diseases
• A  collective voice for everyone affected by childhood liver disease

In April 2024 Children’s Liver Disease Foundation merged with the British Liver Trust so that we are better able to offer information and support to everyone affected by any type of liver disease throughout their lives. We are continuing to deliver all our children’s and families’ services.

Here you can find out about:

• our vision, mission and core values
• Our people including our trustees , patrons, our support team and our Scientific Committee
• Job opportunities at Children’s Liver Disease Foundation

Childhood liver disease – the facts:

• Every week 20 children in the UK are diagnosed with a life-threatening childhood liver disease
• More children in the UK are currently diagnosed with a liver disease than childhood leukaemia
• There are over 100 different liver diseases that can affect babies, children or young people
• For most childhood liver diseases the cause is unknown
• Liver disease has no cure

As a children’s charity, the well being of children and young people is of paramount importance to us. Click on the links below to view our child protection and safeguarding policy and procedure in detail.