Research and analysis

COVID-19: evaluation of hepatitis C homeless interventions

An evaluation of hepatitis C test and treat interventions targeted at homeless populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform future service delivery.

From:
Public Health England
Published
15 January 2021

Applies to England

Documents

Evaluation of hepatitis C test and treat interventions targeted at homeless populations (outside London) in England during the COVID-19 pandemic: 2020 report

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-1849

PDF, 991 KB, 33 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email publications@phe.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a blood borne viral infection of the liver that disproportionately affects people who are homeless. The initiative to house homeless people (outside London) in England during the COVID-19 pandemic presented an opportunity for HCV care providers to access these vulnerable individuals for testing and treatment.

This report provides an evaluation of some of these interventions and makes recommendations for future service delivery. Thus, it is of use to wide audience including:

  • HCV care providers and commissioners
  • organisations providing services for homeless people
  • public health professionals
Published 15 January 2021