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HCV Action Member Survey, June 2021
In June 2021 HCV Action developed a survey asking the hepatitis C professional community for their views about hepatitis C care in the UK. Over 40 people responded to our survey from all areas of the UK. Our findings indicate a mixed picture of how testing, treatment and other care for people with hepatitis C has changed through the pandemic. We have also heard about people’s concerns and reservations on achieving elimination.UK, England, Scotland, Wales Other, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Laboratory reports of hepatitis C in England and Wales: January to March 2020
This report from Public Health England reveals that there were 3,771 confirmed laboratory reports of hepatitis C in England and Wales between January-March 2020. There was a 15.4% decrease in the number of reports compared to the first quarter of 2019, which the report's authors state is likely due to the impact of Covid-19 on health services.England, Wales 28 Jun 2021 Reports & Research PDF -
Laboratory reports of hepatitis C in England and Wales, April to June 2020
This report from Public Health England reveals that there were 1,193 confirmed laboratory reports of hepatitis C in England and Wales between April-June 2020. There was a 69.7% decrease in the number of reports compared to the second quarter of 2019, which the report's authors state is likely due to the impact of Covid-19 on health services.England, Wales 28 Jun 2021 Reports & Research PDF -
Laboratory reports of hepatitis C in England and Wales, 2019
This report from Public Health England reveals that there were 16,005 confirmed laboratory reports of hepatitis C in England and Wales during 2019. The demographic breakdown of individuals with reported hepatitis C per quarter was relatively consistent with more reports among males and in the 35 to 44 year old age group. Overall, there was a 2.9% decrease in the number of reports received during 2019 compared to 2018.England, Wales 15 Jun 2021 Reports & Research PDF -
Shooting Up: infections among people who inject drugs in the UK, 2019
Drug use in the United Kingdom is among the highest reported in Western Europe and people who inject drugs (PWID) experience stark health inequalities, with increased morbidity and early mortality. This report explores infections, as well as associated risks and behaviours, among people who inject drugs in the UK to the end of 2019. It also presents preliminary data on the impact of COVID-19 on PWID and services in 2020.UK, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales 28 Jan 2021 Reports & Research PDF -
Public Health England Hepatitis C in the UK 2020 Report
Public Health England published its annual 'Hepatitis C in the UK' report on 14th December 2020. This is the key national reporting document for hepatitis C and monitors the UK's progress towards its goal of eliminating the virus by 2030. This year's report includes details on the impact of COVID-19 on hepatitis C infection based on available data.UK, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales 14 Dec 2020 Reports & Research PDF -
Laboratory reports of hepatitis C in England and Wales: October to December 2019
This report from Public Health England breaks down the number of laboratory reports of hepatitis C tests carried out in England and Wales between October and December 2019 by age and gender. A breakdown is also provided by ODN in England.England, Wales 28 Apr 2020 Reports & Research PDF -
Hepatitis C: interventions for patient case-finding and linkage to care
Published in July 2019 this review summarizes the evidence for interventions to increase case-finding and linkage to care for hepatitis C-infected patients, in order to support commissioning and provision of evidence-based interventions as part of efforts to achieve hepatitis C (HCV) elimination as a major public health threat in the UK.UK, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales 30 Jul 2019 Reports & Research PDF -
Hepatitis C: Progress towards achieving elimination in Wales
Following an inquiry into hepatitis C, the Welsh Assembly Health, Social Care and Sport Committee published this report. The report makes four main recommendations to the Welsh Government: that the Welsh Government produces a comprehensive national elimination strategy for hepatitis C, with clear ambitious targets, and workforce planning built in, and provides sustainable funding until elimination is achieved; implementation of a targeted awareness raising campaign to reach out to at risk communities; to write to Local Health BoardWales 27 Jun 2019 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Summary report: Hepatitis C good practice roadshow, Cardiff - December 2017
This report provides a summary of the good practice hepatitis C roadshow held by HCV Action and Public Health Wales in Cardiff on 8th December 2017. The roadshows are a series of events aiming to bring together professionals working with hepatitis C in a variety of contexts, identify challenges and solutions for tackling hepatitis C locally, and showcase and share examples of good practice in prevention, testing, and treatment. The report includes summaries of the talks and workshops held on the day and attendees' reflections on the day.UK, Wales Reports & Research PDF