@hepscotland

National third sector lead for viral hepatitis in Scotland. https://xitter.cf/t.co/RVKbUkRd3p… https://xitter.cf/t.co/vasUASnpVJ

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hepatitisscotland.org.uk
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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 youtube.com/watch?v=m0IilvsO…
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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
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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!
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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: hepatitisscotland.org.uk
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Hepatitis C can cause serious liver damage if left untreated. Hep C Treatment – Just tablets, no injections. To find out more visit: hepatitisscotland.org.uk
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Almost half of those infected with Hepatitis C don’t know it. Get tested, get treated. To find out more visit: hepatitisscotland.org.uk
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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: hepatitisscotland.org.uk
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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: hepatitisscotland.org.uk
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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: hepatitisscotland.org.uk
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We are excited to launch our new website! Check it out at hepatitisscotland.org.uk/
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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 youtube.com/watch?v=m0IilvsO…
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Hepatitis Scotland retweeted
Ayrshire College@AyrshireColl28 Jul 2022
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
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Hepatitis Scotland retweeted
John Dillon@ProfJohnDillon29 Jul 2022
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 – at Dundee, Scotland
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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. sdftraining.org.uk/e-learnin… #WorldHepatitisDay2022
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Hepatitis Scotland retweeted
Katherine Davidson@katjc128 Jul 2022
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
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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!
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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
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If you want learn more about hep C in Scotland check out this free e-learning course that can be completed in 2 hours! sdftraining.org.uk/e-learnin… #WorldHepatitisDay2022
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Hepatitis C treatments have changed! No injections - just tablets for 8-12 weeks! 95% cure rate - with minimal side effects! #WorldHepatitisDay2022 #WorldHepatitisDay
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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!
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