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Can antiviral treatment for hepatitis C be safely and effectively delivered in primary care? A narrative systematic review of the evidence base
The burden of hepatitis C (HCV) treatment is growing, as is the political resolve to tackle the epidemic. Primary care will need to work more closely with secondary care to succeed in reducing the prevalence of chronic HCV. This paper, providing a narrative systematic review of six databases, aims to identify research relating to the provision of antiviral treatment for HCV in primary care.UK Dec 2013 Reports & Research PDF -
Charles Gore: A Call to HCV Action
A video call to action from Charles Gore, Executive Director of the Medicines Patent Pool, and ex-CEO of The Hepatitis C Trust, President of the World Hepatitis Alliance and HCV Action steering committee member.
UK, Rest of World 19 Nov 2013 Case study, Other Video -
Steve Callaghan: HCV Action Commissioning Toolkit
Steve Callaghan, who co-led development of the HCV Action Commissioning Toolkit, introduces the resource for commissioners of hepatitis C. The toolkit explains why effective commissioning for hepatitis C is essential, and gives advice on commissioning for outcomes under the new NHS by effectively assessing need, gathering evidence, developing services and measuring results.
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Shooting Up: Infections among people who inject drugs in the UK 2012: An update November 2013
A Public Health England update on the 2012 report, looking at changing patterns of injecting drug use in England; injection of image and performance enhancing drugs; changing patterns of psychoactive drug injection; and providing an update on infections and behaviours, as well as making recommendations.England Nov 2013 Reports & Research PDF -
HMP Kirkham pathway for clients at risk of hep C and testing positive for hep C
A case study from HMP Kirkham describing the hepatitis C pathway for prisoners, ensuring access to Hep C screening, treatment and ongoing community and medical support.
North West Oct 2013 Case study MS Word -
The Uncomfortable Truth. Hepatitis C in England: The State of the Nation
Around 160,000 people in England have chronic hepatitis C, a preventable and treatable blood-borne virus that can lead to potentially fatal cirrhosis or cancer of the liver if left untreated. However, barriers to diagnosis, effective referral and treatment mean that many of these people are undiagnosed, and an increasing number are developing potentially fatal end stage liver disease.England Oct 2013 Reports & Research PDF -
Hepatitis C adult services commissioning toolkit
This toolkit, designed by HCV Action, aims to support commissioners of hepatitis C services to commission for the high level outcomes set out in the new NHS22 and Public Health Outcomes Frameworks:23.UK Sep 2013 Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Hepatitis: Frequently asked questions - briefing for councillors
This briefing has been prepared for councillors by the Local Government Association and Public Health England, to address questions that councillors may have on hepatitis and the viruses that cause it. It covers the essentials of hepatitis B and C; looks at how we can prevent them; explores the barriers to hepatitis prevention and control; treatment; considers what local authorities can do; and references some models of good practice.England Jul 2013 Reports & Research PDF -
Hepatitis C in the UK - 2013 Report
The most recent 2013 national estimates suggest that around 215,000 individuals are chronically infected with hepatitis C (HCV) in the UK. It is acknowledged that both hospital episode statistics and death certification underestimate true numbers of admissions and deaths from HCV-related end-stage liver disease and liver cancer, but nonetheless both continue to rise in the UK.UK Jul 2013 Reports & Research PDF -
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