Eliminating Hepatitis C in England: A Public Health Initiative

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus affecting the liver, leading to liver disease, cancer, and death. Many in the UK are unaware of chronic HCV infections, facing barriers to healthcare. Testing and treatment are vital, with a high cure rate. Learn about risk factors, free testing kits in England, and resources for support and awareness. Join the fight against hepatitis C stigma and help achieve the goal of elimination by 2030.

• Hepatitis C awareness
• Public health initiative
• Hepatitis C testing
• Treatment accessibility
• Stigma reduction

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1. Hep C U Later Eliminating Hepatitis C in England

2. Hepatitis C What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a blood borne virus which affects the liver, causing liver disease, cancer and death In the UK, it mostly affects people who have shared drug injecting equipment Many populations affected by hepatitis C can experience barriers to accessing healthcare and stigma from lac of understanding Around 60,000 people are estimated to be living with chronic HCV infection but are unaware (England 2023) People affected by hepatitis C are often affected by stigma, including from healthcare staff The World Health Organisation aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030, NHS England want to achieve this ahead of the 2030 target Testing and Treatment: Testing is simple Hepatitis C can be cured in 97% of cases Treatment is easy tablets for 8-12 weeks

3. Risk Factors for Hepatitis C There are a number of risk factors for hepatitis C Sharing drug injecting equipment or other drug using equipment (including syringes, needles, spoons, water or filters for drawing up, crack pipes, or snorting straws/notes). Blood transfusion before 1996. Dental or medical treatment abroad in unsterile conditions. Piercing, tattoo, electrolysis, semi-permanent make up or acupuncture using equipment which may have not been sterilised. Vertical transmission (from mother to baby during childbirth). Unprotected sex with someone who may have had hepatitis C (especially if there were opportunities for blood to blood contact during sex). Needle stick injury.

4. Did you know anyone in England can get a free at home hepatitis C testing kit? Visit: https://hepctest.nhs.uk/ref/cul or scan the QR code:

5. Further Resources For more resources including case studies, guidance, leaflets and training materials visit HepCULater.com/resources To access free basic hepatitis C awareness CPD Accredited Online Training use the QR code below:

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