Hepatitis Scotland

Web: www.hepatitisscotland.org.uk/

Hosted by the Scottish Drugs Forum, Hepatitis Scotland provides support and leadership to voluntary sector organisations in tackling viral hepatitis in Scotland by:

  • working with locally based voluntary sector providers to promote best practise and shared learning in supporting those affected by viral hepatitis
  • representing the views and experiences of those affected by viral hepatitis across Scotland
  • raising awareness amongst the public and professionals across Scotland about the importance of viral hepatitis as a public health issue
  • promoting testing and referral to specialist care
  • raising awareness of the availability of anti-viral treatment and care to manage/treat the infection
  • working closely with national voluntary sector providers, NHS Boards, local authorities and other delivery partners
  • updating voluntary sector providers and individuals living with viral hepatitis about the Sexual Health and BBV Framework.

Checked: 30 Nov 2011
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