Hepatitis C 'micro-elimination' has been achieved in Change Grow Live services in Leamington Spa, with Stratford-upon-Avon next up to achieve the status, reports Warwickshire County Council. warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/5…

A date has now been set for the opening of the UK's first Overdose Prevention Centre. The facility will open in Glasgow on 21 October. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Do you work in a GP service? Want to improve people's understanding of hepatitis C? We have a hepatitis C poster that provides details about the virus, links to the NHS testing portal, and info on the risk factors for contracting it. Download it here: orlo.uk/skjKf

Did you know? The NHS Addictions Provider Alliance has reached #HepC micro-elimination in 50% of its community drug & alcohol treatment services! With many more getting closer #HepCULater👋 #WeAreNHS NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Danny Hames Howard King Mark Gillyon-Powell Georgia Midlands Partnership University NHS FT

You can now read the August HCV Action e-update, featuring news on new hepatitis C progress reports from London, Scotland and Wales and plenty more. Read it here: bit.ly/3XlEDgy Sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox: eepurl.com/dpMmE5

🚐 Our Lincolnshire team is thrilled to hit the road with NottsLiver in the brand-new testing van! We're bringing BBV testing, Fibroscans, and needle exchange programs directly to the community. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible for all.💜 #MotivationMonday

In our recent podcast, our Programme Lead, Deanne Burch, spoke with Danny Morris, the Midlands and West Regional Manager for the The Hepatitis C Trust, discussing Danny's role and the contributions of their volunteers. You can listen to the full podcast here: orlo.uk/FXt8e

Researchers at University of Glasgow's Centre for Virus Research have used AI to unravel never-before-seen details about viruses. It is hoped the findings will support efforts to develop a hepatitis C vaccine. heraldscotland.com/news/24562475.…

Next Thursday September 12th, you can find the Hackney Harm Reduction Hub at Streets Fest (12pm-6pm, Finsbury Park, Manor House entrance, N4 2DE). Find out more about it here.👇

A new paper has been published analysing England's national hepatitis C ‘patient re-engagement exercise’. It finds that a substantial number of those included had treatment recorded after the exercise commenced but many more remain unengaged. bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

All patients requiring a blood test at Queen Elizabeth Hospital's emergency department in Birmingham will now tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C. BBC Midlands spoke to our very own Shabana Begum about the importance of testing for blood-borne viruses: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🌧️ Despite the rain, we had an amazing day at Marian Square, Sefton earlier this month! 🎉 The team completed: 💥 44 Fibroscans 💥 19 Rapid antibody tests We're bringing healthcare directly to the community—taking BIG steps towards hepatitis C elimination! 💪💜

Words matter! 💬 Check out this insightful new blog by our own Sorcha Daly on the power of stigmatising language and its real-world impact. Thanks to the Anti-Stigma Network for inviting us to contribute! 🙌 #EndStigma #LanguageMatters antistigmanetwork.org.uk/blog/hepatitis…

This is Andrew Eadie. For 20 years he lived with hepatitis C without even knowing, resulting in significant damage to his liver. He is now urging people who feel they might be at risk to get tested. Find out more here orlo.uk/7qTTq

In Vilnius, Lithuania, WHA President Rachel Halford also gave a presentation to the European HCV Elimination Summit this morning. While considering global progress made towards eliminating #hepatitis C, she focused on the crucial role patient advocacy has played, and must