Fund a FibroScan to Catch Liver Disease Early

Hi, my name is Munpreet!

NishkamSWAT is a charity supporting homeless people throughout the UK. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering support & campaigning for change. We are determined campaigners working to support those sleeping rough with care, kindness & compassion.

I'll be climbing Snowdon with other members of the NishkamSWAT team on the 26th July to raise money to fund a FibroScan machine for use in the community, as part of Nishkam SWAT’s Liver Health Project. A FibroScan is a non-invasive tool that assesses liver stiffness and fat levels which are important indicators of potential liver damage. The scan is quick, painless, and takes just ten minutes. Results are available straight away.

Early intervention allows people to make lifestyle changes, seek medical advice, and avoid further liver damage.

Why This Matters

• According to the UK Health Security Agency, liver disease has become the leading cause of death among individuals aged 35 to 49 in the UK.

• 90% of liver disease is preventable.

• Liver disease often has no symptoms until serious damage has occurred.

• Only 15% of people with liver cancer survive five years after diagnosis.

• Early screening can change lives and offer people the chance to act before it’s too late.

What This Campaign Will Do

Your donations will help us:

• Purchase a FibroScan machine

• Run FREE screening clinics

• Reach communities that might not have easy access to health checks

• Raise awareness about liver health and risk factors

• Encourage early lifestyle changes and follow-up care for those at risk

The screenings will take place in community spaces such as places of worship, community centres, and events delivered through Nishkam SWAT’s established outreach work.

What to Expect from a Liver Health Screening

The process is simple and reassuring:

1. You’ll be asked to fast for a few hours beforehand

2. A short questionnaire will be completed to understand your liver health risks

3. A trained professional will perform a quick FibroScan on your liver

4. You’ll receive your results straight away

5. If needed, we’ll guide you on next steps with your GP or specialist

There are no needles, no blood tests, no recovery time, just a few minutes that could change a life.

Thank you for your support,

Munpreet