Liver disease toolkit
The aims of the BLT/RCGP Liver Priority Project are to raise awareness of liver disease as an increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK and to provide resources to support its optimal management in primary care.
Recommendations for commissioning bodies to improve the early detection of chronic liver disease in UK primary care
2) Review the data, assess your local population needs and scope what needs to be done in your area
Public Health England’s Atlas of Variation in risk factors and healthcare for liver disease demonstrates geographical variation in healthcare provision, access and outcomes which cannot be explained by the underlying prevalence of risk factors or liver disease. The data can be used by commissioning groups to identify the need for action.
In addition, liver disease profiles for all regions of England are available here.
There is public health information for Scotland relating to: Chronic liver disease; Liver disease mortality; Chronic liver disease morbidity.
Public Health Wales have information on the prevalence of a range of liver diseases in Wales.
The data in these resources will enable commissioners to understand the local population and its associated needs in relation to liver disease and compare themselves with the national picture. This is the starting point for commissioning appropriate services and reducing the burden of liver disease.