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Government response to the NHS Future Forum report
Between April and June 2011, the NHS Future Forum, led by Professor Steve Field, heard the views of thousands of people – patients, professionals and members of the public. They listened to every professional group and toured every region in the country, producing a report for the Government on 13th June. The NHS Future Forum confirmed that there was considerable support for the principles of the Government’s reforms, but said that some of the ways in which it was putting those principles into practice could be improved.England Jun 2011 Reports & Research PDF -
Tackling Blood-Borne Viruses in Prisons: A framework for best practice in the UK
This framework is intended to be a practical resource for those who have responsibility for the health and well being of prisoners and prison staff in the UK. In particular this is aimed at Healthcare Managers within the prison service; although it will also be relevant to Prison Governors, voluntary organisations and other providers delivering services in prisons.UK May 2011 Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Hepatitis C - secondary care assessment
Valid until May 2014, this document provides a map of medicine for secondary care assessment of Hepatitis C.England 29 Apr 2011 Tools & Templates PDF -
Standards for Local Surveillance and Follow Up of Hepatitis B and C
These standards, produced by the Health Protection Agency in 2011, recognise that the detection and clinical management of hepatitis B and C can involve a number of health professionals, creating a diversity of clinical pathways. The development of the standards has also taken into account the fact that the prevalence of both hepatitis B and C varies markedly across the country and that current systems for the surveillance and follow up of cases also vary.UK 2011 Reports & Research, Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Greater Manchester Commissioning Guidelines for Blood Borne Virus Prevention
The burden of blood borne viruses in Greater Manchester is high. There is an upward trend in the number of HIV diagnoses in in the area and an escalation in patients attending hospitals with complications resulting from Hepatitis C. The Greater Manchester Blood Borne Virus Prevention Commissioning Guidelines are based on the Greater Manchester Blood Borne Virus Prevention Strategy. Both documents were developed by the Greater Manchester Hepatitis C Strategy (GMHCVS), a public health programme funded by the Greater Manchester Director of Public Health group.North West Mar 2011 Training, Reports & Research, Tools & Templates, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Tackling the problem of Hepatitis C, substance misuse and health inequalities: a Consensus for London
This document represents a call to action from experts in the fields of addiction and hepatitis in London. It provides a framework with which to address the epidemiological, clinical and financial challenges presented by current rates of hepatitis C among people who have injected drugs and sets out solutions in the form of a blueprint for local commissioners. It sets out key requirements and recommendations in terms of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and data collection for each type of service that impacts on the patient’s journey.Greater London 2011 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Greater Manchester Hepatitis C Strategy: The next steps 2010 - 2013
This paper sets out the next steps for the Greater Manchester Hepatitis C Strategy (GMHCVS), which was formed in response to the national Hepatitis C Strategy in 2004 and increasing local recognition of a need to improve local services in Greater Manchester (GM). Hepatitis C is a serious public health issue for the North West and Greater Manchester in particular has consistently has the highest rates of infection in injecting drug users in the country.North West Jan 2011 Case study, Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Enhanced surveillance of blood borne virus in drug users in Wales. Six monthly report: October 2010 to March 2011
The first in a series of reports for a project surveying blood borne viruses among drug users in Wales. Data presented in this report are for clients seen by substance misuse services between October 2010 and March 2011.Wales 2011 Reports & Research PDF -
Greater Manchester Blood Borne Virus Strategy
The GM Hepatitis C Strategy (GMHCVS) recognises the need for an integrated, city-wide BBV prevention strategy. To inform the BBV prevention strategy, GMHCVS has commissioned a number of needs assessments and equity audit. The aim of all the projects was to provide information on specific evidence based recommendations and identify the current gaps in service provision to inform the service redesign.North West 03 Dec 2010 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our strategy for public health in England
This is a new era for public health, with a higher priority and dedicated resources. This White Paper outlines the Government's commitment to protecting the population from serious health threats; helping people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives; and improving the health of the poorest, fastest. It responds to Professor Sir Michael Marmot’s Fair Society, Healthy Lives1 report and adopts its life course framework for tackling the wider social determinants of health.England 30 Nov 2010 Reports & Research PDF