Hepatitis Scotland

National third sector lead for viral hepatitis in Scotland.

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Congratulations to Professor Sharon Hutchinson

She spoke at our #WorldHepatitisDay webinar on Monitoring progress and challenges in reaching HCV elimination.

You can watch her presentation at https://t.co/osPP98ZiYn

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

There's still time to get in touch if you would like to join the Hepatitis Workers Forum tomorrow 10am-12pm via Zoom.

See below for more details

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Do you work in a third sector organisation & directly or indirectly work with
people who have/at risk of hepatitis B and C?

Join us on Wednesday via zoom for our first Hepatitis Workers Forum of 2023!

Get in touch if you'd like to join!

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Have you ever snorted or injected drugs? Almost half of those infected don’t know it. Get tested for Hep C

To find out more visit: https://t.co/chxGiWsq2M

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Hepatitis C can cause serious liver damage if left untreated. Hep C Treatment – Just tablets, no injections.

To find out more visit: https://t.co/chxGiWsq2M

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Almost half of those infected with Hepatitis C don’t know it. Get tested, get treated.

To find out more visit: https://t.co/chxGiWsq2M

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Hepatitis C can be cured! A daily table for 8 - 12 weeks U you could be free of Hep C

To find out more visit: https://t.co/chxGiWsq2M

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Treatment for hepatitis C is now all in tablet form with minimal side effects, Injections are no longer used to treat hepatitis C in Scotland. The successful cure rate of new Hepatitis C treatment is 95%

To find out more visit: https://t.co/chxGiWsq2M

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Hep C often has no obvious symptoms meaning you could be infected but not know. Testing for Hepatitis C is free and confidential.

To find out more visit: https://t.co/chxGiWsq2M

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

We are excited to launch our new website!
Check it out at https://t.co/42GZDGK8RD

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

You can now watch our #WorldHepatitisDay event on YouTube!

Thank you to our speakers!
-Sharon Hutchinson @P_H_S_Official & @CaledonianNews
- @ProfJohnDillon
-Pauline Dundas @NHSGrampian
-Alastair Hudson @HIVScotland
-@hepscotland volunteer Scott

https://t.co/jFuEx0W7yR

[Ayrshire College @AyrshireColl]

The new date for the Community Health Fayre is:

Monday 5 September
1.30pm - 4pm

The Howard Centre
5 Portland Road
Kilmarnock
KA1 2BT

@hepscotland @RecoveryEnterp1 @VibrantEAC

[John Dillon @ProfJohnDillon]

The research ship Discovery lite up for WHD #nohep #LiverTwitter showing that research to HCV elimination can mobilise a whole community @JVLazarus #NoHep in Tayside @dundeeuni

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Did you know that Hepatitis B affects 9,000 people in Scotland?

This free e-learning course provides information about what acute & chronic Hep B is, who is at risk of infection, & importantly, who should be getting tested.

https://t.co/1lED2NJKt3

#WorldHepatitisDay2022

[Katherine Davidson @katjc1]

Brilliant to hear patient voice on @hepscotland webinar for #WorldHepatitisDay
'Its one tablet a day for 12 weeks then you can get on with the rest of your life'
Thank you for sharing your experience
#gettested #gettreated #getcured

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

We want to support services to spread awareness of hepatitis & to get people tested & treated.

We offer lots of resources including:
- Online & in-person awareness sessions
- Flyers & information booklets
- Pens, hand sanitizers & other merch

Get in touch if you want more info!

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

We want to highlight the great work that is happening across Scotland to eliminate hepatitis C. Tag us or get in touch to share what you are doing! #WorldHepatitisDay #HepCantWait

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

If you want learn more about hep C in Scotland check out this free e-learning course that can be completed in 2 hours!

https://t.co/Xv5dlpI8jK
#WorldHepatitisDay2022

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Hepatitis C treatments have changed!

No injections - just tablets for 8-12 weeks!
95% cure rate - with minimal side effects!

#WorldHepatitisDay2022 #WorldHepatitisDay

[Hepatitis Scotland @hepscotland]

Today marks #WorldHepatitisDay2022

• People living with viral hepatitis unaware can’t wait for testing
• People living with hepatitis can’t wait for life saving treatments
• People affected by hepatitis can’t wait to end stigma and discrimination

Scotland Can't Wait!