Resources

In September 2017, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Liver Health launched an inquiry into achieving the elimination of hepatitis C in England. Three oral evidence sessions were held in October, featuring a range of expert stakeholders answering questions from APPG members. The APPG also received written submissions of evidence from individuals and organisations. Following the inquiry this report, 'Eliminating Hepatitis C in England', was produced, gathering the evidence received and setting out recommendations for action to ensure a hepatitis C-free England.

The Hepatitis C Trust, following an inquiry held with the cross-party Scottish Hepatitis C Parliamentary Champions group, published a report, 'Eliminating Hepatitis C in Scotland: A Call to Action'. The report looks in detail at Scotland's approach to hepatitis C, focusing on the need for an elimination strategy, awareness, prevention, testing & diagnosis, linkage to care, access to treatment and funding. The report also features a series of recommendations for action to boost Scotland's progress towards achieving elimination.

During 2017, the Hepatitis C Coalition embarked on a series of meetings with several of the 22 Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) to assess how ODNs perceive their work, what about the system is working and what challenges there are to overcome. This report provides an overview of the findings of these discussions.

Tackling Blood-Borne Viruses, a report produced by NAT (National AIDS Trust), features guidance and case studies on tackling BBVs, including hepatitis C, in prisons. The report is aimed primarily at healthcare staff based in prisons but may also be relevant to others involved in the management of prisons and the health and wellbeing of people in prison.