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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 -
Webinar slides: HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar 2021
Presentation slides from the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar 2021, including updates from the NHS England Hepatitis C Elimination Programme Leads, the UK Health Security Agency and The Hepatitis C Trust, as well as updates on specific elimination initiatives.England 04 Nov 2021 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Webinar recording: HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar 2021
Presentations from the HCV Action National Hepatitis C ODN Stakeholder Webinar 2021, featuring updates from NHS England HCV Elimination Programme Leads Professor Graham Foster and Mark Gillyon-Powell, the UK Health Security Agency's Dr Monica Desai and HCV Action Chair Professor Stephen Ryder.England 04 Nov 2021 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning Video -
Hepatitis C ODNs and Clinical Leads
Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) are structures through which hepatitis C treatment is delivered in England. The Network involves regional centres which manage treatment decisions and prescribing, and which have a dispersed treatment model which aims to support partnership working and access for local patients. This graphic details each ODN across England, along with the named ODN Clinical Lead for each.England 30 Sep 2021 Other, Strategy & Planning PDF -
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 -
Reset and Rebuild: A Recovery Plan for Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services
This Scottish Government report looks at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses services, and plans for recovering ground lost during the pandemic. The report notes that hepatitis C treatment targets for 2020-21 were suspended and that service closures impacted opportunities to diagnose hepatitis C patients.Scotland 06 Aug 2021 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Webinar summary: Measuring progress to hepatitis C elimination, July 2021
On 7th July 2021, HCV Action held a webinar on Zoom featuring presentations from Public Health England, NHS England, NHS Tayside and the Practice Plus Group on achieving and measuring progress to hepatitis C elimination. Following the presentations, there was an opportunity for attendees to participate in a Q&A session to ask questions and share best practice. This resource offers a detailed summary of the presentation.UK Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Webinar: Measuring progress towards hepatitis C elimination
Each nation in the UK has set rapidly approaching targets for eliminating hepatitis C; many areas and services in the community and prisons have done the same. Being able to measure what such "microelimination" looks like will be critical to both celebrating and maintaining this achievement. This HCV Action webinar, held on Zoom on 7th July 2021, heard presentations from Public Health England, NHS England, NHS Tayside and the Practice Plus Group. Following the presentations, there was an opportunity for attendees to participate in a Q&A session to ask questions and share best practice.UK 20 Jul 2021 Training, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning Video