Liver testing roadshows funded by late doctor

Dr Alison Brind, who specialised in treating liver disease, died in April

Stoke-on-Trent residents are being invited to take part in free liver testing at two roadshows funded by a local doctor who died after raising thousands for charity.

Dr Alison Brind, 63, specialised in treating liver disease, and worked with patients in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire for 25 years before her death in April.

The medic, who worked at University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM), was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022 and continued raising awareness of liver disease.

The Love Your Liver roadshows are being held at Queens Shopping Park in Stafford on Friday and Festival Retail Park in Hanley on Saturday.

After identifying people at risk of liver disease at roadshows in the city last year, Dr Brind decided to fund the scheme for another five years, organisers said.

One in 10 adults in Stoke-on-Trent may have liver disease but be completely unaware because there were usually no symptoms in the early stages, the British Liver Trust said.

Pamela Healy OBE, chief executive of British Liver Trust, said “Dr Brind’s unwavering commitment and profound impact on the liver community continue to inspire us.

"We are honoured to celebrate her life and contributions through this event, ensuring her dedication to liver health continues. She will never be forgotten.”

Dr Brind, from Stoke-on-Trent, had been involved in Park Runs for UHNM Charity, and published a memoir called I Never Stop.