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Bradford Liver Disease Profile
This document, produced by Public Health England, provides an overview of liver disease in Bradford. It includes key facts on hepatitis C in Bradford, as well as a section on 'Questions you should ask locally', which aims to improve local prioritisation and management of hepatitis C.UK, England, Yorkshire and the Humber Nov 2014 Reports & Research PDF -
Bridging the gap: Why some people are not offered the medicines that NICE recommends
The extent of variation in the uptake of NICE recommended medicines across the NHS in England has been described before. The reasons for such variations are less well understood. IMS Health conducted a qualitative study during the summer and autumn of 2012 to help investigate the reasons for that variation. Eight therapy areas were discussed during interviews with experts, including hepatitis C (HCV).England Nov 2012 Reports & Research PDF -
Briefing: Substance misuses services for men who have sex with men involved in chemsex
This briefing, published by Public Health England highlights issues relating to men who have sexual contact with other men (MSM) involved in chemsex. It contains background information, recent data, prompts for local areas and services, and case studies. With participation in chemsex increasing the likelihood of hepatitis C, hepatitis B and HIV transmission, the briefing is essential reading for commissioners and providers of drug and alcohol services .UK Nov 2015 Training, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Building the Momentum: Making the Case: World Hepatitis Summit 2015 meeting report
On 2nd - 4th September 2015 in Glasgow, the World Hepatitis Alliance staged the first ever World Hepatitis Summit in conjunction with the World Health Organisation and the Scottish Government. Over eighty countries were represented at the Summit which brought together delegates from national governments, World Hepatitis Alliance member organisations, public health and the pharmaceutical industry.Rest of World Feb 2016 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Burden of Liver Disease and Inequalities in the North West of England
This report presents data on liver disease in the North West of England, describing the burden by age, sex, deprivation and geography. It explores routinely available data for the main causes of liver disease; alcohol, hepatitis B and C and fatty liver disease. It is a useful resource for Directors of Public Health, health and wellbeing boards, commissioners and providers of services and others involved in liver disease.North West Sep 2012 Reports & Research PDF -
Business case template: ITTREAT (Integrated community-based Test – stage – TREAT)
Following a successful 4-year project evaluation in Brighton, the ITTREAT team have produced a commissioning business case template based on their project, intended for use to secure funding for a specialist hepatitis C nurse and develop an integrated community-based hepatitis C service to engage PWID. The template is available for download in word and is designed to be locally amended.
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BVHG/BASL Best Practice for ODN Stakeholders Meeting
In January 2018, the British Viral Hepatitis Group (BVHG) and the British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL) held their first Best Practice for ODN Stakeholders meeting in Manchester, attended by ODN representatives from acrossEngland Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Camden Liver Disease Profile
This document, produced by Public Health England, provides an overview of liver disease in Camden. It includes key facts on hepatitis C in Camden, as well as a section on 'Questions you should ask locally', which aims to improve local prioritisation and management of hepatitis C.UK, England, Greater London Nov 2014 Reports & Research PDF -
Can antiviral treatment for hepatitis C be safely and effectively delivered in primary care? A narrative systematic review of the evidence base
The burden of hepatitis C (HCV) treatment is growing, as is the political resolve to tackle the epidemic. Primary care will need to work more closely with secondary care to succeed in reducing the prevalence of chronic HCV. This paper, providing a narrative systematic review of six databases, aims to identify research relating to the provision of antiviral treatment for HCV in primary care.UK Dec 2013 Reports & Research PDF -
Capital Challenge: Tackling Hepatitis C in London
A report from The Hepatitis C Trust outlining the status of hepatitis C and service provision in London.
Greater London Mar 2013 Reports & Research PDF