Hepatitis Scotland
Hepatitis Scotland is the national policy organisation for Scotland. It leads on the national patient involvement agenda to help inform and support viral hepatitis policy and care and hosts a number of National Patient Forums throughout the year. They also offer free training on viral hepatitis to non-statutory organisations. This includes specialist services working with drug users, generic services working with marginalised and disadvantaged young people (16 – 24 yrs) and services working with black and minority ethnic communities.
91 Mitchell Street
Glasgow G1 3LN
Tel: 0141 225 0419
Fax: 0141 248 6414
Email: enquiries@hepatitisscotland.org.uk
Website: www.hepatitisscotlandc.org.uk
Hepatitis C Trust
The Hepatitis C Trust is the national UK charity for hepatitis C. The Trust is committed to promoting Hepatitis C by raising awareness, challenging stigma and discrimination, creating and supporting active patient involvement, and by providing information, support and representation for people with hepatitis C.
The Hep C Trust have also produced a short video on the work of the Hep C Trust Helpline. Click here to see the video. Alternatively you can call the helpline on 0845 223 4424 or 020 7089 6221 or email helpline@hepctrust.org.uk
For more information on the wide range of information and support that the Hepatitis C Trust provides call their confidential helpline on 0845 2234424.
27 Crosby Row
London
SE1 3YD
Tel: 020 7089 6220
email: admin@hepctrust.org.uk
website: www.hepctrust.org.uk
Waverley Care
Waverley Care was established in 1989. Over this time the organisation and service provision has adapted and responded to the changing face of HIV, incorporating Hepatitis C and developing new areas of focus. Key objectives of Waverley Care include the promotion of the welfare of people with HIV and/or Hepatitis C and those affected; to provide care and assistance and to advance the education and understanding of HIV and Hep C and their prevention. For more information on the range of services available via Waverley Care contact:
113 Oxgangs Road North
Edinburgh
EH14 1EB
Tel: 0131 5581425
Email: info@waverleycare.org
Website: www.waverleycare.org
NHS Inform - Hepatitis Information Helpline
Hepatitis Scotland are working in partnership with NHS Inform, Scotland's national health information service, to provide information on hepatitis.
If you would prefer to talk to someone about Hepatitis and find out about services in Lanarkshire and Scotland you can call the NHS Inform Hepatitis
The NHS Inform Hepatitis Information Helpline number is 0800 22 44 88. The helpline is open 8am to 10pm every day.