The Liver Health Team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is providing free Liver Health Checks across the Thames Valley to help improve liver health and detect potential issues early.
The liver performs around 500 essential functions, including breaking down food and converting it into energy. As one of the body's most vital organs, maintaining liver health is crucial for overall well-being.
A Liver Health Check is a quick and simple way to assess liver function. The check includes a short lifestyle and family history questionnaire, followed by a non-invasive liver scan. This scan, which provides instant results, measures liver stiffness using shear wave technology—healthy livers are soft, while stiffness may indicate potential concerns.
Patients eligible include:
- Those who have had, or are at risk of, Hepatitis B or C
- Those with, or suspected of having, Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD)
- Those with, or suspected of having, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
- Patients aged 50 and over with Type 2 diabetes and obesity
If you have received an invitation from the practice, there are several clinics running throughout June, please check online access for dates and book online to get your liver checked and take a proactive step toward better health.
The video below explains the liver check in 30 seconds.