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HCV Action and Public Health England hepatitis C roadshow in Sheffield: Presentations
On 17th October 2018, HCV Action and Public Health England (PHE) staged a hepatitis C good practice roadshow in Sheffield. The event was designed to showcase and share best practice in the prevention, diagnosis, testing and treatment of hepatitis C, and identify specific issues and potential solutions for tackling hepatitis C in Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area.UK, England, Yorkshire and the Humber 12 Nov 2018 Tools & Templates PDF -
Summary report: Hepatitis C good practice roadshow, Sheffield - October 2018
This report provides a summary of the good practice hepatitis C roadshow held by HCV Action and Public Health England in Sheffield on 17th October 2018. The report includes summaries of the workshops held on the day and attendees' reflections and pledges for action.England, Yorkshire and the Humber Reports & Research PDF -
Summary report: Hepatitis C good practice roadshow, Leeds - September 2017
This report provides a summary of the good practice hepatitis C roadshow held by HCV Action and Public Health England in Cambridge on 6th September 2017. The roadshows are an annual 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, England, Yorkshire and the Humber Reports & Research PDF -
HCV Action and PHE hepatitis C roadshow in Leeds: Presentations
On 6th September 2017, HCV Action and Public Health England (PHE) staged a hepatitis C good practice roadshow in Leeds. The event was designed to showcase and share best practice in the prevention, diagnosis, testing and treatment of hepatitis C, and identify specific issues and potential solutions for tackling hepatitis C in Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region.UK, England, Yorkshire and the Humber Other, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Bradford Liver Disease Profile
This document, produced by Public Health England, provides an overview of liver disease in Bradford. It includes key facts on hepatitis C in Bradford, as well as a section on 'Questions you should ask locally', which aims to improve local prioritisation and management of hepatitis C.UK, England, Yorkshire and the Humber Nov 2014 Reports & Research PDF -
Leeds Liver Disease Profile
This document, produced by Public Health England, provides an overview of liver disease in Leeds. It includes key facts on hepatitis C in Leeds, as well as a section on 'Questions you should ask locally', which aims to improve local prioritisation and management of hepatitis C.UK, England, Yorkshire and the Humber Nov 2014 Reports & Research PDF -
Sheffield Liver Disease Profile
This document, produced by Public Health England, provides an overview of liver disease in Sheffield. It includes key facts on hepatitis C in Sheffield, as well as a section on 'Questions you should ask locally', which aims to improve local prioritisation and management of hepatitis C.UK, England, Yorkshire and the Humber Nov 2014 Reports & Research PDF -
HMP Leeds: Treating hepatitis C in prison
In this good practice case study, Dr Iain Brew, GP at Leeds Community Services NHS Trust, talks to HCV Action about HMP Leeds' innovative hepatitis C treatment service. Dr Brew highlights prison as a highly effective setting in which to identify and treat people with hepatitis C.Yorkshire and the Humber 2014 Case study Video -
Guidance on testing for hepatitis B and C (with reference to HIV) Developed by Yorkshire and the Humber Hepatitis B and C Steering Group
Individuals with chronic hepatitis (B and C) can be treated, which reduces the likelihood of chronic illness and premature death. Recognition of infection and treatment may also reduce the spread of infection. In 2010 across Yorkshire and the Humber there were 427 cases of hepatitis B (of which 39 were acute) and 980 newly identified hepatitis C infections reported through NHS/HPA laboratory testing, however HPA estimates calculate that there are over 20,000 people actually infected with hepatitis C in the region.Yorkshire and the Humber Mar 2012 Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Yorkshire and the Humber Quality Standards Framework for Hepatitis B and C: 2012
In order to address the prevention and burden of hepatitis C (and B) effectively it is important that the four key elements of the pathway are in place as defined by the Department of Health. Whilst there have been many developments since 2004, this Quality Standards Framework still focuses on the four key elements of the hepatitis B and C pathway but provides more detail on how, in Yorkshire and the Humber, stakeholders can work effectively to deliver a quality pathway to patients regarding hepatitis B and C.Yorkshire and the Humber 2012 Other, Reports & Research PDF