Drug use in the United Kingdom is among the highest reported in Western Europe and people who inject drugs (PWID) experience stark health inequalities, with increased morbidity and early mortality. This report explores infections, as well as associated risks and behaviours, among people who inject drugs in the UK to the end of 2019. It also presents preliminary data on the impact of COVID-19 on PWID and services in 2020.
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.