|
answer text |
<p>A variety of initiatives are underway in England to improve hepatitis C awareness
and case finding, re-engagement and linkage to care, especially in drug services,
primary care, prisons and accident and emergency centres. In addition, NHS England
is funding access to new hepatitis C treatments in accordance with guidance from the
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.</p><p> </p><p>Public Health England
has developed and shared materials with a range of stakeholders, including the voluntary
sector, to help raise awareness of hepatitis C infection and highlight the need for
those at risk to seek testing and treatment. The resources and materials available
comprise of posters, a quiz, social media videos and social banners in a variety of
different languages; all of these resources are available online to download or order
by healthcare professionals as well as the public themselves.</p>
|
|