Welcome to the resource library, where you can find strategy, research and examples of promising practice in medicine, commissioning and drug services for hepatitis C
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Blood-borne virus (BBV) testing flash card
This testing flashcard supports the BBV opt-out testing in prisons policy.England May 2014 Training, Tools & Templates 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.
UK, South East Case study, Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning MS Word -
Characteristics of an ideal Hepatitis C service - summary paper
In this paper Siobhan Fahey, the Greater Manchester Programme lead for Hepatitis C, and Julie Cunningham, commissioning manager within the Commissioning Business Service (CBS), review the processes undertaken in engaging with stakeholder groups during the Greater Manchester HCV strategy. Stakeholder groups were given the opportunity to comment on what they thought were the key characteristics of an ideal Hepatitis C service in relation to the various parts of the care pathway.North West Jan 2010 Case study, Reports & Research, Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning PDF -
ChemSex and hepatitis C: a guide for healthcare providers
A guide for healthcare providers on those at risk of contracting hepatitis C through ChemSex, featuring key facts, transmission risks, suggestions for engaging with those at risk, terms to be familiar with and a case study.UK Reports & Research, Tools & Templates PDF -
Coronavirus - harm reduction leaflet
This two-sided leaflet from The Hepatitis C Trust notes seven ways in which people who use drugs can protect themselves and others. Services are welcome to print and distribute the leaflet.UK Tools & Templates 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 -
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 -
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 -
Detecting & managing hepatitis C in primary care: Supporting people through treatment
This short film, aimed at GPs and others working in primary care, examines the support needs of people living with, and being treated for hepatitis C, the management of side effects, the promotion of harm reduction and positive lifestyle advice and the significance of integrated care and support for patients and carers.UK Apr 2015 Training, Tools & Templates Video