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Hepatitis C Coalition Roundtable on HCV and Blood Borne Viruses in Prison
This report summarises a December 2018 meeting organised by the Hepatitis C Coalition to discuss hepatitis C and BBVs in prison. The report covers discussion points including the need for better implementation of opt-out testing, reducing points of attrition along the care pathway, tackling stigma and developing stronger links with community services.England 06 Feb 2019 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Scotland: Report of the National Short Life Working Group (SLWG) on Hepatitis C Virus Case Finding and Access to Care
Following a request by the Scottish Government, a short life working group (SLWG) was convened and commissioned to develop recommendations on improvements in case-finding and treatment for hepatitis C in Scotland. The remit of the group was to review evidence and agree recommendations on four key topic areas: awareness-raising, case-finding, novel approaches to testing, and access to care. This report describes the methodology, key findings, and recommendations of the SLWG.Scotland Reports & Research PDF -
World Hepatitis Day 2018: Global Summary Report
This report, produced by the World Hepatitis Alliance, provides a comprehensive summary of international activity for World Hepatitis Day 2018. 144 countries, 93 governments and 53 WHO Country Offices took part across the six regions. Over 1,600 events were organised, 318,914 people attended events in their local community or country, and millions were reached online.UK, Rest of World 18 Dec 2018 Reports & Research PDF -
Antiviral resistance testing in the management of hepatitis C virus infection
This report from the Public Health England Hepatitis C Virus Resistance Group to support clinicians treating people with HCV, where the issue of resistance may be a factor in clinical decision-making.England 17 Dec 2018 Reports & Research PDF -
Hepatitis C treatment monitoring in England
This Public Health England resource contains data and findings from the hepatitis C patient registry and treatment outcome system. Data from the registry shows that DAA treatments have successfully cured 95% of patients who received them. The vast majority of treatment continues to take place within secondary care, with just 13% of treatments undertaken in drug services, prisons or other outreach settings.England 21 Nov 2018 Reports & Research PDF -
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 -
Preventative Action and Public Health
This report from Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee follows an inquiry into preventative action and public health. The report highlights the importance of testing and early treatment for hepatitis C, reports that the National Screening Committee is currently considering introducing screening for hepatitis C for pregnant women and notes that opt-out blood borne virus (BBV) testing for new prisoners in Scotland is being discussed with NHS Boards and the Scottish Prison Service.Scotland 12 Nov 2018 Reports & Research PDF -
United Nations Common Position on Ending HIV, TB and Viral Hepatitis through Intersectoral Collaboration
This common position paper outlines shared principles and key actionable areas within and beyond the health sector to address HIV, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis in Europe and central Asia, and is signed by 14 UN organisations.Rest of World Reports & Research 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 -
Clinical Review of the Impacts of Hepatitis C: Short Life Working Group Report for the Scottish Government
This independent clinical review commissioned by the Scottish Government assesses the impacts of chronic hepatitis C infection on the health and wellbeing of individuals affected by contaminated blood and blood products. The review recommends that Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme beneficiaries should be able to self-assess regarding the effect hepatitis C has had on their life, and which level of payment they are entitled to as a result. In October 2018, the Scottish Government confirmed it would accept the recommendations of this report.Scotland Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF