Services Database HCV Testing at Pharmacy Based Needle and Syringe Programme Pilot
Service ID
251714
Description
This service aims to deliver high-quality, safe, sustainable and appropriate Point of Care Testing (PoCT) for hepatitis C within community pharmacies providing needle and syringe programme (NSP), specifically for pharmacies who have been selected to participate in the pilot and have attended the relevant training for providing the service, to increase the uptake of hepatitis C testing amongst high risk groups and reduce the number of people with undiagnosed HCV infection.
In order to encourage participation in the pilot, contingency management in the form of a £5 voucher will be issued to all patients who complete a test and receive their results.
The pharmacist will carry out a pre-test and follow-up discussion with the client.
Location of service
Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster LPC
Commissioner
Other: London Joint Working Group on Substance Misuse and Hepatitis C
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Other
Service type
Blood-borne virus screening
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Completed
Training
Not known.
