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Template Operational Delivery Network Memorandum of Understanding
Developed with the Eastern Hepatitis Network, this template Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a resource that can be used by Operational Delivery Networks to agree the responsibilities, obligations and rights of each party when collaborating with other services.England Tools & Templates MS Word -
Good practice case study: Ipswich NHS Trust prison in-reach
In August 2015, Ipswich NHS Trust launched an in-reach treatment service in four prisons, seeking to increase the number of inmates receiving treatment for hepatitis C. Despite a number of challenges, clear pathways have been established for engaging patients into treatment, which has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of prisoners being treated for the virus.UK, England, East of England Case study PDF -
NICE Quality Standard on Liver Disease
This NICE quality standard covers identifying, assessing and managing chronic liver disease in children, young people and adults, and cirrhosis in young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.UK, England Jun 2017 Other, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Summary report: Hepatitis C good practice roadshow, Cambridge
This report provides a summary of the good practice hepatitis C roadshow held by HCV Action and Public Health England in Cambridge on 9th May 2017. The roadshow was aimed at sharing good practice around hepatitis C and instigating local action to address the virus. The report includes summaries of the talks and workshops held on the day, as well as attendees' pledges for taking further action on hepatitis C.UK, England, East of England Reports & Research PDF -
HCV Action and PHE hepatitis C roadshow in Cambridge: Presentations
On 9th May 2017, HCV Action and Public Health England (PHE) staged a hepatitis C good practice roadshow in Cambridge. 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 Cambridge and the wider east of England region.UK, England, East of England Other, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Guidance for Blood Borne Virus services within Community Drug & Alcohol Services in the East of England
This document, produced by the East of England Viral Hepatitis Group, forms part of a wider toolkit for community drug and alcohol services in the East of England, and aims to (a) enable compliance with Public Health Law and (b) to protect the East of England population from the consequences of hepatitis B & C by agreeing a clear care pathway with Community Drug & Alcohol Services (CDAS) in the region.England, East of England Apr 2017 Strategy & Planning PDF -
Good practice case study: South West Peer-to-Peer Education
In 2014, Addaction and The Hepatitis C Trust, supported by AbbVie, formed a partnership through which the two organisations worked together to support people with a history of injecting drug use into the hepatitis C care pathway. The partnership project adopted three key interventions; peer-to-peer education, a buddying scheme, and a workforce development programme. An external evaluation was conducted on all three elements of the project (with the report available here). This case study summarises the findings of the peer-to-peer education intervention.UK, England, South West Apr 2017 Case study PDF -
Hepatitis C in England 2017 report
This report by Public Health England has been produced to support monitoring of the recently agreed Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis goals, including the elimination of hepatitis C as a major public health threat by 2030. The report summarises the impact of action plans in England to drive down mortality from hepatitis C, reduce the number of new infections, and outlines the actions required to make further progress.England Mar 2017 Reports & Research, Strategy & Planning PDF -
Hepatitis C in England 2017: Headline table
This table, produced by Public Health England to accompany 'Hepatitis C in England: 2017 report', collates the key statistics and information related to hepatitis C in England, including burden of infection; mortality and morbidity; incidence of infections; adequacy of harm reduction services; diagnosis rates, and the numbers of people accessing treatment.England Mar 2017 Reports & Research PDF -
HCV Action and PHE hepatitis C roadshow in Manchester: Presentations
On 13th December 2016, HCV Action and Public Health England (PHE) staged a hepatitis C good practice roadshow in Manchester. 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 Manchester and the wider north west region.UK, England, North West Other, Strategy & Planning PDF