"Putting the cost of care aside, for individuals the late identification of kidney disease means delays in diagnosis with a failure to manage risk factors including heart attacks, strokes and progressive kidney disease, " he said.

BBC: Kidney care 'needs to improve'

Inflammation and fibrosis - scarring - of the liver tissue, which affects about 10% of the UK population, can cause cirrhosis or liver failure and lead to cancer if diagnosis is delayed or if left untreated.

BBC: Liver damage is 'silent killer' cirrhosis patient warns

With early diagnosis many people with heart failure are able to control their condition and live longer and fuller lives with the right combination of drugs, lifestyle and support.

BBC: Killer heart disease on rise