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Shooting Up: infections among people who inject drugs in the UK, 2020
Published by the UK Health Security Agency, this report describes the extent of infections and injecting-related harms among people who inject drugs (PWID), who experience substantially worse health outcomes than the general population.
UK 10 Feb 2022 Reports & Research PDF -
Webinar recording: Hepatitis C services in Wales
This webinar explores hepatitis C services in Wales, with talks on BBV services, peer-to-peer support, drug services, and treatment for children and young people. Including presentations from expert speakers from the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, The Hepatitis C Trust, and the Welsh Government, followed by a Q&A session with speakers.Wales 21 Jan 2022 Training, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning Video -
A peer-based needle exchange service in London
Funded by Hackney Council as part of the ADDER (addiction, diversion, disruption, enforcement and recovery) Accelerator project, the London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C (LJWG) have a released a report exploring the feasibility, acceptability, and practical considerations of developing a peer-based needle exchange service. It draws on focus groups with people who use needle exchange services and peer support workers, interviews with experts from services and commissioning bodies, and international evidence.Greater London 18 Jan 2022 Reports & Research PDF -
National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar Series 2021 summary report
The HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar series took place over the course of November 2021, bringing together ODN representatives and a range of partners and colleagues working on the hepatitis C elimination programme for the third annual event. In addition to a half-day series of presentations, ‘breakout’ webinars were held on specific areas of hepatitis C care: hepatitis C in the criminal justice system; hepatitis C in community pharmacies; and hepatitis C reinfections & harm prevention. This resource offers a detailed summary of each webinar and its presentations.UK 22 Dec 2021 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Peers who volunteer: A guide on how to support people with lived experience
This resource provides a guide to supporting people with lived experience acting as peer-to-peer support mentors - a key component of the hepatitis C elimination programme.UK 17 Dec 2021 Reports & Research, Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Hepatitis C outreach testing in the South WestThis video showcases the partnership working by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, The Hepatitis C Trust and the Devonport Lifehouse homeless centre to provide outreach hepatitis C testing in the South West.England, South West 16 Dec 2021 Other, Training, Reports & Research Video
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Webinar recording: Hepatitis C reinfections and harm prevention
Forming part of the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar series, this webinar looked at what we know of reinfections and how to prevent them, as well as harm reduction services and their benefits. Speakers from Public Health England, The Hepatitis C Trust, and NHS England gave talks on how reinfections tie into elimination efforts, and hosted a Q&A session to answer audience questions.England 26 Nov 2021 Training, Reports & Research Video -
HCV Action 2021 ODN Survey Report
In advance of the 2021 HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar, HCV Action developed and distributed a survey to all of England’s Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Networks seeking their perspective on various aspects of hepatitis C care and the elimination programme. Responses were received from 19 of the 23 regional ODNs. The findings from the survey were presented at the webinar by Professor Stephen Ryder, HCV Action Chair and Clinical Lead for the Nottingham ODN. This report provides a written overview of the findings, including some additional material not ableEngland 24 Nov 2021 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Webinar recording: Hepatitis C in community pharmacies
Forming part of the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar series, this webinar looked at hepatitis C in community pharmacies, with presentations from NHS England HCV Elimination Programme Lead Mark Gillyon-Powell and clinical experts Dr Ahmed Elsharkawy, Dr Ryan Buchanan and Helen Boothman.England 17 Nov 2021 Training, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning Video -
Webinar recording: Hepatitis C in the criminal justice system
Forming part of the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar series, this webinar looked at hepatitis C in the criminal justice system, with presentations from National Probation Service Programme Manager Daniel Stretton, The Hepatitis C Trust Northern Prison Partnership HITT Manager Lee Christensen, HMP Elmley Health Care and Drug Strategy Governor Stephen Goodwin, HMP Bronzefield Clinical Team Manager Harriet Tizard, The Hepatitis Trust C Director of Prison Services Sean Cox, and Hepatitis C Elimination NHS England Improvement & Delivery Manager Georgia Threadgold.England 17 Nov 2021 Training, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning Video