As offices across the country have been enjoying celebrations, client lunches and festive parties, employers are being encouraged to look beyond the Christmas jumpers and canapé trays to consider an often-overlooked aspect of workforce wellbeing: liver health.
While alcohol is often seen as the main seasonal concern, it’s far from the only factor that affects one of the body’s most vital organs. December brings a perfect storm of challenges — richer foods, disrupted routines, reduced sleep, higher stress levels and less physical activity — all of which can contribute to increased liver strain, regardless of age or lifestyle.
LiverScan, the preventative health clinic specialising in non-invasive liver screening, is highlighting the importance of supporting staff wellbeing at this time of year. With liver disease on the rise across the UK and affecting people much earlier than in previous decades, early awareness is becoming a key pillar of proactive health management.
“The festive season amplifies a lot of the pressures modern workers already face,” says Claire Hardie, Chief Operating Officer at LiverScan. “What many employers don’t realise is how closely liver health ties into energy levels, stress resilience and overall performance. Supporting liver awareness isn’t about policing behaviour — it’s about equipping people to look after themselves.”
Corporate liver health initiatives are gaining traction, particularly among younger employees who often miss out on traditional workplace health programmes due to age-based restrictions. Quick, painless FibroScan assessments offer immediate insight into liver stiffness and fat levels — often revealing early changes long before symptoms appear.
For employers, the benefits are clear: healthier staff, higher engagement, fewer absences and a culture that prioritises long-term wellbeing rather than crisis management.
As workplace calendars fill with festivities, LiverScan’s message is simple: supporting liver health isn’t about dampening the celebrations — it’s about helping people enjoy them with awareness and confidence.
Businesses interested in bringing onsite liver health assessments to their teams for 2026 can learn more at:
www.liverscangroup.co.uk