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Scotland’s approach to HCV prevention, treatment and care is internationally recognised. The Scottish Government has committed to HCV elimination by 2025 and eliminating new...

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver and can lead to long-term liver damage if left untreated. HCV is potentially fatal and often affects the most vulnerable in...

The Scottish Prisons Service provides contact details for the 16 publicly managed prisons and the one private sector operator under contract. ...

Testing...

All healthcare professionals are responsible for ensuring that test results are managed appropriately. The person who conducted the test in prison is responsible for ensuring test...

Testing should be used as an opportunity to give advice on reducing the risk of passing on or becoming infected with BBVs. Recommended advice   Safe sex This includes: consistent...

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT): HIV and Sexual Health  Terrence Higgins Trust provides information about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. THT can support with training...

Anyone who requests a repeat test for BBVs should be accommodated. Repeat testing should be offered to residents every 12 months. Repeat testing should be offered every 3 months in...

Local improvement processes will be supported by including prison testing rates in the national reporting framework that supports implementation of the Sexual Health and BBV Action...

For HIV, PCR positive HCV and active HBV, refer to local specialist services. There is no reason to delay referral as early assessment for treatment is beneficial for all BBVs. ...