Stakeholders
The IQILS programme is supported by a number of stakeholders who have been involved since the accreditation programme was in its pilot phase.
British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL)
The British Association for the Study of the Liver is the National Association for hepatology. BASL is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the biology and pathology of the liver for the optimal care of patients. BASL is composed of interested individuals from clinical medicine, clinical and basic research and allied professions.
Learn more about BASL here: BASL website
British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
The British Society of Gastroenterology is an organisation focused on the promotion of gastroenterology within the United Kingdom. It has over three thousand members drawn from the ranks of physicians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, scientists, nurses, dieticians and others interested in the field.
Learn more about the BSG here: BSG website
British Liver Trust (BLT)
The British Liver Trust is the leading UK charity for adults with all types of liver disease. We are determined to achieve real change in liver health. We campaign for best possible and more equitable services for people with liver disease. This includes representing patients on Government committees, to NICE and on different stakeholder groups so that their voice is heard and acted upon.
Learn more about the BLT here: BLT website
PSC Support
We believe high quality information about PSC should be freely available and accessible to all, and you will not be charged for joining our community and using our services. We advocate for PSC patients and are involved in developing the UK's own PSC guidelines for clinical care, as well as having a key involvement in the development of UK liver transplant policy.
Learn more about PSC here: PSC Support website
PBC Foundation
The PBC Foundation is the largest PBC patient support organisation in the world, with the aim to have a positive impact on the quality of life of every person affected by PBC.
Lean more about the PBC Foundation here: PBC Foundation website
Children's Liver Disease Foundation
CLDF's mission is to be the voice for babies, children and young people and their families as well as adults diagnosed in childhood. The CLDF want to ensure that childhood liver diseases are understood, prevented and outcomes optimised through excellent research, effective information and emotional support.
Learn more about CLDF here: CLDF website