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.
Good practice case study: Edinburgh Access Practice outreach service
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This HCV Action good practice case study focuses on Edinburgh Access Practice's outreach service, offering testing and treatment for hepatitis C to the homeless population. In the period from March 2014 to December 2016, of the 80 referrals received, 59 patients attended (70%) and 25 started treatment, compared with typical hospital clinical attendance rates of 30-50%. From January 2017 to June 2018 use of DAAs have enabled a further 52 patients to receive treatment at the EAP over the course of just 18 months. Many of the SVR tests results are awaited but early indications demonstrate good adherence and response rates.
