Understanding the pathway: barriers to data collection and onward referral to specialist hepatitis C services for PWID in London

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By London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C

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This report, from the London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C, examines barriers to data collection and onward referral to specialist hepatitis C services for people who inject drugs in London.

Types Reports & Research

Regions England, Greater London

Themes Testing & Diagnosis, Treatment & Care, Awareness & Prevention

Audiences Medical professional, Commissioner, Drug services professional

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