In 2014, Addaction and The Hepatitis C Trust, with support from AbbVie, launched a unique pilot in the South West of England to encourage and widen access to hepatitis C testing and treatment among people who inject drugs. The initiative includes workforce development, peer-to-peer education and a buddying scheme. This briefing, focusing on work in North Somerset, presents early results from the pilot and sets out the next steps in its delivery.
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Drug services professional
Around half of current injecting drug users will have hepatitis C, although this prevalence rate varies across the country. Find here tools, resources and other relevant documents to help drugs service staff raise awareness of hepatitis C amongst service users, and improve testing and access to care.
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Hepatitis C Partnership South West Pilot: North Somerset 1 year update
UK, England, South West Oct 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Hepatitis C Partnership South West Pilot: Cornwall 1 year update
In 2014, Addaction and The Hepatitis C Trust, with support from AbbVie, launched a unique pilot in the South West of England to encourage and widen access to hepatitis C testing and treatment among people who inject drugs. The initiative includes workforce development, peer-to-peer education and a buddying scheme. This briefing, focusing on work in Cornwall, presents early results from the pilot and sets out the next steps in its delivery.UK, England, South West Sep 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Scottish Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework 2015 - 2020
The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework, published by the Scottish Government, drives hepatitis C strategy in Scotland. The 2011 - 2015 version of the Framework led to significant improvements in the way in which the virus was managed in Scotland, and the new incarnation of the Framework seeks to sustain and build upon this progress.UK, Scotland Sep 2015 Other, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Fact-sheet on alcohol-related liver disease and hepatitis C
Developed by the Hepatitis C Coaltiion on the basis of interviews with patient and clinical experts, as well as drawing upon the expertise within the Hepatitis C Coalition’s membership, this fact-sheet provides an overview of the linkages between hepatitis C and alcohol-related liver disease. As well as detailing the interactions between the two conditions, it also details the health impact, as well as the latest relevant policy developments.UK Aug 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Fact-sheet on haemophilia and hepatitis C
Developed by the Hepatitis C Coaltiion on the basis of interviews with patient and clinical experts, as well as drawing upon the expertise within the Hepatitis C Coalition’s membership, this fact-sheet provides an overview of the linkages between hepatitis C and haemophilia. As well as detailing the interactions between the two conditions, it also details the health impact, as well as the latest relevant policy developments.UK Aug 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Fact-sheet on HIV and hepatitis C
Developed by the Hepatitis C Coaltiion on the basis of interviews with patient and clinical experts, as well as drawing upon the expertise within the Hepatitis C Coalition’s membership, this fact-sheet provides an overview of the linkages between hepatitis C and HIV. As well as detailing the interactions between the two conditions, it also details the health impact, as well as the latest relevant policy developments.UK Aug 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Fact-sheet on thalassaemia and hepatitis C
Developed by the Hepatitis C Coaltiion on the basis of interviews with patient and clinical experts, as well as drawing upon the expertise within the Hepatitis C Coalition’s membership, this fact-sheet provides an overview of the linkages between hepatitis C and thalassaemia. As well as detailing the interactions between the two conditions, it also details the health impact, as well as the latest relevant policy developments.UK Aug 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Fact-sheet on tuberculosis and hepatitis C
Developed by the Hepatitis C Coaltiion on the basis of interviews with patient and clinical experts, as well as drawing upon the expertise within the Hepatitis C Coalition’s membership, this fact-sheet provides an overview of the linkages between hepatitis C and tuberculosis. As well as detailing the interactions between the two conditions, it also details the health impact, as well as the latest relevant policy developments.UK Aug 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Summary report: Hepatitis C Good Practice Roadshow, London
This report provides a summary of the good practice hepatitis C roadshow held by HCV Action and Public Health England on 26th June 2015. The roadshow was aimed at sharing good practice around hepatitis C and instigating local action to address the virus. The report includes summaries of the talks and workshops held on the day, as well as suggested next steps to be taken in order to tackle hepatitis C more effectively in the capital.UK, England, Greater London Aug 2015 Other, Reports & Research PDF -
Hepatitis C in the UK: 2015 report
This annual report, from Public Health England, provides an overview of the current hepatitis C landscape across the UK. Its key findings include:
- An estimated 214,000 people have chronic hepatitis C in the UK.
- Deaths from hepatitis C-related end stage liver disease and liver cancer have doubled in the last decade.
- The numbers of tests carried out in primary care is increasing, suggesting that awareness of hepatitis C may be increasing in this setting.UK Jul 2015 Other, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF