The OUTlive Hepatitis C project includes:

• Peer education workshops on Hepatitis C
• Promotional campaign to encourage safer injecting techniques and safe disposal of equipment
• Training on blood borne viruses to pharmacists, General Practitioners, and front-line staff, and
• Monthly peer support group

The aims of this project are to raise awareness of Hepatitis C and preventative techniques, encourage people at risk to present for testing, and signpost those affected by Hepatitis C to appropriate helping agencies.

Peer Education Workshops

Fortnightly peer education workshops aimed at drug users and carers are held in different venues in Oxfordshire. The main focus of the workshops is prevention and safer drug taking practice.

Support Group

A monthly support group attended by a Hepatitis C Specialist Nurse and OUT volunteer with personal Hepatitis C experience is held for those affected by Hepatitis C. The group is held on the first Monday of every month between 6:00pm and 8:00pm at Oxfordshire DAAT, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford . All are welcome.

To contact the group phone 07710 511018 or email: c-line@fsmail.net

Hepatitis C Testing

If you think you may have Hepatitis C, talk to your GP, or health adviser at the Harrison Department, Radcliffe Infirmary, Woodstock Road, Oxford.

Walk in testing is available at the Harrison Department (no appointment needed) between 1:30pm and 2:30pm Monday to Friday. For appointments phone 01865 246036

For further information, please go to www.oxfordhepc.co.uk

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