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Opt-out BBV testing algorithm
This chart, which was produced by Public Health England and which is accompanied by guidance notes, provides information for prison healthcare staff on the process by which the opt-out BBV testing policy should be implemented.UK, England Sep 2015 Other, Training, Strategy & Planning 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 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 -
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 -
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 -
Summary report: National event for early lessons learnt from the opt-out blood-borne virus (BBV) testing policy in prisons
The ‘National event for early lessons learnt from the opt-out Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) testing policy in prisons’ was held on Thursday 21 May 2015 in Birmingham. This event followed on from one held in 2014 to launch the opt-out BBV testing policy which was originally agreed by PHE, National Offender Management Service (NOMS) and NHS England in their first National Partnership Agreement, which was published in 2013 and which committed to providing BBV testing (HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C) for all prisoners in England.England Aug 2015 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF