Public Health England published its annual 'Hepatitis C in England' report on 30th May 2020. This reporting document monitors the England's progress towards its goal of eliminating the virus by 2030 and contains breakdowns of how testing and treatment are being delivered by service type, demographic and local area. This year's report notes significant increases in treatment availability over the last few years. It also suggests there have been increases in access to treatment for the people who inject drugs.
HCV Action & PHE hepatitis C roadshow in London: Presentations
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On 26th June 2015, HCV Action and Public Health England (PHE) staged a hepatitis C good practice roadshow in London. The event was designed to showcase and share best practice in the prevention, diagnosis, testing and treatment of hepatitis C, and identify specific issues and potential solutions for tackling hepatitis C in the capital. Among the speakers were Professor William Rosenberg (Consultant Hepatologist at the Royal Free Hospitall), Professor Paul Cosford (Director of Health Protection and Medical Director at PHE), Will Huxter (Regional Director for Specialised Commissioning, NHS England), Dr Chloe Orkin (HIV and Hepatitis Lead for Royal Barts NHS Trust), and a host of others. These slides are taken from the presentations of the speakers, and provide a host of relevant information for anyone concerned with tackling hepatitis C both locally and nationally.
