Palliative Hepatology: Enhancing Quality of Care in Advanced Liver Disease

Event Overview

This one-day study event is designed to build skills, share evidence and improve outcomes of palliative hepatology. You will explore the local picture of Palliative Care & Liver Disease, Decompensated Liver Disease definitions, Management of complications, Substance Misuse and the effects on palliative care and undertake a practical session discussing Parallel Planning Case Studies.

Who should attend:

This study day is designed for healthcare professionals, including clinicians, nurses, GPs and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), working across acute hospitals, community services, alcohol services and liver units.

Learning Approach

The day will be delivered through a combination of:

• Expert-led talks
• Interactive discussion
• Q&A sessions providing opportunities to ask questions throughout the day

Presented by:

The Liverpool Liver Network and Cheshire & Merseyside Hepatitis Operational Delivery Network.

Agenda

(As listed; speaker roles subject to confirmation)

• Welcome & Introductions
  by EOLP
• Palliative Care and Liver Disease – Local Picture, Outcomes & Challenges
  by TBA
• Decompensated Liver Disease Definitions 
  by TBA
• Management of Complications
  by TBA 
• Hard to reach patients and Palliative Care
  by TBA
• Parallel Planning Case Studies Practical Session
  by TBA
• Final Comments & Evaluations
  by EOLP

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the study day, participants will be able to:

• Recognise patients with advanced liver disease who may benefit from a palliative hepatology approach and earlier supportive care integration.
• Understand the clinical need for palliative hepatology services, including current gaps in care and common barriers to service development.
• Apply evidence-based management strategies for patients with advanced chronic liver disease, focusing on symptom control, prognosis, and multidisciplinary care.
• Use case-based learning to explore parallel planning, supporting decision-making and communication when managing uncertainty in advanced liver disease.

Details

• Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
• Time: Full day, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Suitable for: Nurses, GP’s, Medical Staff,  Clinical Staff from community services, alcohiol services and liver units.
• Delivered: Face to face
• Location: Forest Hills Hotel, Overton Dr, Frodsham WA6 6HH. https://maps.app.goo.gl/q4q26SuiJ7ATZdbz8
• Refreshments: Lunch is provided.
• Funded: Fully funded.

Cost

• Funded: Fully funded

Location