PROVIDING SUPPORT AND INFORMATION FOR LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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You can now support us to keep providing advice and personal support to patients and their families through JustGiving.
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Gift Aid is a government scheme for UK charities to reclaim the tax you have paid and gain 25% more at no cost or hassle to you. For example: if you donate £100, we will get an extra £25 for being an eligible charity.
Last remaining ALTA Christmas cards available
The last remaining ALTA Christmas cards are available to purchase.
Please email if you would like us to send some to you info@alta.org.
All we ask is for a donation towards the costs of the cards and postage. You can donate using the button above.
Don’t forget to email us which packs you’d like with your name and address.
News
Taking over the counter nicotinamide 500mg twice daily could be beneficial for those who have had a previous BCC/SCC, research says.
Read more
Liver transplant patients may be eligible for prescribed sunscreen.
This information can be found at BPG information on Prescription Sunscreens.
Fitness Programme for transplant patients
Refit For Life offers personalised exercises and expert YouTube coaching await you.
Register for free and start your journey to improved fitness and wellbeing!
About us
HISTORY
ALTA is a registered charity formed in 1991 by a group of patients and clinicians who recognised the need for support of this kind.
OUR AIMS
- ALTA visits patients undergoing assessment and transplant to provide advice and support.
- ALTA complements the support given to transplant recipients by healthcare professionals.
- ALTA produces a free newsletter and website to keep members up to date.
- ALTA sponsors liver transplant patients who participate in the annual Transplant Games.
- ALTA raises awareness of the importance of organ donation in the UK.
Relevant information
We provide information and assistance in varied aspects for liver transplant patients and their families, building a special bond between each other.
Studies & Research
ALTA produces content in partnership with health professionals and promotes information and guidelines provided by accredited institutions about liver transplantation.
Annual Accounts
ALTA annual accounts are available. The reports are produced every year on 30th June. Read below the annual accounts for the years 2021 to 2026.
Newsletter
ALTA’s spring 2026 news is out! Stay updated with our quarterly newsletter.
Mending Mum is a book by Julia Rawlinson and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke with the purpose to make “the talk” with the young ones easier for them, for parents and caregivers. It is a very educational way to talk about liver disease with children the way they will easily understand. Download it for free by clicking on the image.
“Thank you will never be enough to my Donor family and all the wonderful staff at Addenbrooke’s, my Family and Friends and my Addenbrooke’s Liver Family Love you all.”
– Sarah Anne
Questions and suggestions?
ALTA has a dedicated team, who have all had transplants and can be contacted via the website for a one to one either as a patient or family member, or join our Facebook page to see relevant discussions by people who have experienced similar issues.
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Registered Charity No. 1115971
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Homefield, Little Heath, Gamlingay, Sandy, Beds, UK – SG19 3LL
info@alta.org.uk