In advance of the 2021 HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar, HCV Action developed and distributed a survey to all of England’s Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Networks seeking their perspective on various aspects of hepatitis C care and the elimination programme. Responses were received from 19 of the 23 regional ODNs.
The findings from the survey were presented at the webinar by Professor Stephen Ryder, HCV Action Chair and Clinical Lead for the Nottingham ODN. This report provides a written overview of the findings, including some additional material not able
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NHS England, CCGs and local authorities are all responsible for commissioning different parts of hepatitis C testing, treatment and care. Find here tools, templates and other relevant documents to assist commissioners with their responsibilities to ensure hepatitis C patients are diagnosed and receive high quality care.
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HCV Action 2021 ODN Survey Report
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Webinar recording: Hepatitis C in community pharmacies
Forming part of the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar series, this webinar looked at hepatitis C in community pharmacies, with presentations from NHS England HCV Elimination Programme Lead Mark Gillyon-Powell and clinical experts Dr Ahmed Elsharkawy, Dr Ryan Buchanan and Helen Boothman.England 17 Nov 2021 Training, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning Video -
Webinar recording: Hepatitis C in the criminal justice system
Forming part of the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar series, this webinar looked at hepatitis C in the criminal justice system, with presentations from National Probation Service Programme Manager Daniel Stretton, The Hepatitis C Trust Northern Prison Partnership HITT Manager Lee Christensen, HMP Elmley Health Care and Drug Strategy Governor Stephen Goodwin, HMP Bronzefield Clinical Team Manager Harriet Tizard, The Hepatitis Trust C Director of Prison Services Sean Cox, and Hepatitis C Elimination NHS England Improvement & Delivery Manager Georgia Threadgold.England 17 Nov 2021 Training, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning Video -
Webinar slides: HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar 2021
Presentation slides from the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar 2021, including updates from the NHS England Hepatitis C Elimination Programme Leads, the UK Health Security Agency and The Hepatitis C Trust, as well as updates on specific elimination initiatives.England 04 Nov 2021 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Webinar recording: HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar 2021
Presentations from the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar 2021, featuring updates from NHS England HCV Elimination Programme Leads Professor Graham Foster and Mark Gillyon-Powell, the UK Health Security Agency's Dr Monica Desai and HCV Action Chair Professor Stephen Ryder.England 04 Nov 2021 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning Video -
Good practice case study: The Hepatitis C Trust’s West Midlands Test and Treat Roadshow
The Hepatitis C Trust’s Test & Treat Roadshow targeted people who inject drugs (PWID) not currently accessing treatment services or with a historic lack of engagement with hepatitis C care. The project was one of the first services in the country to complete testing in under an hour and complete treatment in only two visits, alleviating the need to attend multiple appointments in the community.UK, England, West Midlands 28 Oct 2021 Case study PDF -
Hepatitis C ODNs and Clinical Leads
Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) are structures through which hepatitis C treatment is delivered in England. The Network involves regional centres which manage treatment decisions and prescribing, and which have a dispersed treatment model which aims to support partnership working and access for local patients. This graphic details each ODN across England, along with the named ODN Clinical Lead for each.England 30 Sep 2021 Other, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses: Learning Needs Report
This report from the Scottish Drugs Forum assesses the learning needs of the Sexual Health and BBV sector across Scotland, based on an online survey that was completed by 270 frontline workers across the NHS, third sector and local authorities. Its aim was to give an overall perspective and understanding of the training needs and knowledge gaps of workers in relation to sexual health and blood borne viruses.Scotland 17 Sep 2021 Training, Reports & Research PDF -
HCV Action Member Survey, June 2021
In June 2021 HCV Action developed a survey asking the hepatitis C professional community for their views about hepatitis C care in the UK. Over 40 people responded to our survey from all areas of the UK. Our findings indicate a mixed picture of how testing, treatment and other care for people with hepatitis C has changed through the pandemic. We have also heard about people’s concerns and reservations on achieving elimination.UK, England, Scotland, Wales Other, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Reset and Rebuild: A Recovery Plan for Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services
This Scottish Government report looks at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses services, and plans for recovering ground lost during the pandemic. The report notes that hepatitis C treatment targets for 2020-21 were suspended and that service closures impacted opportunities to diagnose hepatitis C patients.Scotland 06 Aug 2021 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF