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Addressing hepatitis C in prisons and other places of detention
A report from The Hepatitis C Trust providing recommendations for hepatitis C healthcare service in prisons and other detention settings in the UK.
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An audit of hepatitis C services in a representative sample of English prisons, 2013
This audit by Public Health England (PHE) and the Department of Health (DH) describes national best practice standards relating to hepatitis C services in prisons in England; compares hepatitis C services in a representative sample of 20 English prisons against these national best practice standards, and provides objective evidence and intelligence for commissioners and service providers to assist in the development and delivery of high quality hepatitis C services in prisons.England May 2013 Reports & Research PDF -
Increasing hepatitis B and C testing in the prison setting: The use of new diagnostics at HMP Manchester
Hepatitis B and C pose a major challenge to public health in the UK. Up to half a million people have one or both of these viruses, which can cause liver failure and cancer, yet only a minority have been diagnosed. Prevalence is particularly high in the prison population; evenNorth West Sep 2012 Case study, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Hepatitis C Prevalence and Incidence among Scottish Prisoners and Staff Views of its Management: Final Report
This report aims to generate reliable data on prevalence and incidence of hepatitis C to inform the Scottish Prison Service and the NHS to develop effective needs-led interventions for hepatitis C (HCV) infected prisoners, and to enable an informed assessment of the effectiveness of measures to prevent the spread of blood borne viruses, especially hepatitis C, within the prison setting, as outlined in the Hepatitis C (Phase (II)) Action Plan for Scotland (2008).England, Scotland May 2012 Reports & Research PDF -
Tackling Blood-Borne Viruses in Prisons: A framework for best practice in the UK
This framework is intended to be a practical resource for those who have responsibility for the health and well being of prisoners and prison staff in the UK. In particular this is aimed at Healthcare Managers within the prison service; although it will also be relevant to Prison Governors, voluntary organisations and other providers delivering services in prisons.UK May 2011 Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning PDF