This NHS England policy statement sets out the hepatitis treatments that will be routinely commissioned by NHS England for the treatment of chronic hepatitis in patients with cirrhosis. It also sets out how access to treatments will be organised with the setting up of Operational Delivery Networks from August 2015 and arrangements in the interim.
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Medical professional
Around 216,000 people in the UK are living with hepatitis C so it is important that all medical professionals have access to the latest training, information and advice on hepatitis C management. Find here links to relevant materials for clinicians, nurses, GPs, prison healthcare staff and other medical professionals.
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Clinical Commissioning Policy Statement: Treatment of chronic hepatitis C in patients with cirrhosis
England Jun 2015 Other, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Clinical Review of the Impacts of Hepatitis C: Short Life Working Group Report for the Scottish Government
This independent clinical review commissioned by the Scottish Government assesses the impacts of chronic hepatitis C infection on the health and wellbeing of individuals affected by contaminated blood and blood products. The review recommends that Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme beneficiaries should be able to self-assess regarding the effect hepatitis C has had on their life, and which level of payment they are entitled to as a result. In October 2018, the Scottish Government confirmed it would accept the recommendations of this report.Scotland Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Community case-finding strategies for viral hepatitis in UK migrant populations: the South East Coast England experience
This poster details the experiences of Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in their efforts to offer community-based testing to the South Asian and Nepali community in the population served by the hospital. It highlights the successes that can be achieved through engaging with religious leaders; ensuring peer mentor support, and encouraging word-of-mouth promotion through motivated community figures.UK, England, South East Oct 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Coronavirus: 7 steps leaflet
A two-sided leaflet detailing the 7 steps people can take to protect themselves and others from coronavirus.UK Other, Tools & Templates PDF -
Cost-effectiveness of opt-out HCV and HBV testing in A&E in the UK
Research published in Value in Health in December 2020 found that testing for hepatitis C and hepatitis B in A&E departments in the UK is highly likely to be cost effective due to high rates of hepatitis among people who attend A&E. Based on a study of two London hospitals, the paper argues that, just as NICE guidelines recommend testing people attending A&E for HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B testing should also occur.UK Reports & Research PDF -
Cumbria Liver Disease Profile
This document, produced by Public Health England, provides an overview of liver disease in Cumbria. It includes key facts on hepatitis C in Cumbria, as well as a section on 'Questions you should ask locally', which aims to improve local prioritisation and management of hepatitis C.UK, England, North West Nov 2014 Reports & Research PDF -
Database: Secondary care prison hospital contacts for hepatitis C treatment
This database lists the hospital contact details of secondary care lead consultants and lead nurses in England responsible for hepatitis C treatment. The database lists the detention centre to which each hospital is connected, the hospital providing treatment, and the lead consultant and lead nurse's name, email address and telephone number. It is aimed at supporting the roll-out of opt-out blood-borne virus testing currently being implemented in prisons across England.England 2014 Tools & Templates MS Excel -
Deaths from liver disease: Implications for end of life care in England - March 2012
This report presents key facts about deaths from liver disease in England. It highlights differences in place and cause of death by age, sex and deprivation. It is aimed at commissioners and providers of end of life care, clinicians caring for patients with liver disease, and others concerned with providing quality end of life care for this patient group, including patients themselves and their carers. The report gives the first summary of high level statistics on deaths from liver disease on which future discussions can be built.England Mar 2012 Reports & Research PDF -
Detecting & managing hepatitis C in primary care: Current and future treatments
This short film, aimed at GPs and others working in primary care, reviews current standards of care, treatment options and pathways into secondary care and the key components of effective management of people with hepatitis C. It also reviews emerging treatments and explores how patients can make informed treatment choices in an evolving treatment landscape.UK Apr 2015 Training, Tools & Templates Video -
Detecting & managing hepatitis C in primary care: Overcoming barriers to testing and treatment
This short film, aimed at GPs and others working with primary care, looks at identifying those at risk of hepatitis C, through assessment & screening; testing and diagnosis, supported with practice examples.UK Apr 2015 Training, Tools & Templates Video