More than 1,000 people in Greater Manchester have received life-saving diagnoses and treatment for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, thanks to a national NHS opt-out testing programme launched in emergency departments in 2021. Read more:

Privileged to be at the national ED BBV opt-out testing learn and share event today - always feel very proud to be part of such a brilliant programme across Greater Manchester

Today is World Hepatitis Day. Lots of people have Hepatitis C without knowing. Left untreated, it can damage your liver. Hepatitis C can be effectively treated. You can order a free and confidential home testing kit today. Go to https://t.co/COLhWcdSYp #WorldHepatitisDay

Our GM&EC Hep C ODN Learn & Share event took place today with a full house. Representation from the ODN @MFTnhs @WWLNHS Drug Treatment Services, @HepC_U_Later @UKHSA_NorthWest , ICB, Primary Care & @NHSEngland & more! Huge thanks to our attendees and presenters 👏🏼 @nat45654

Change Grow Live Manchester are proud to support safer communities through our peer-to-peer naloxone project. This initiative gets free, life-saving naloxone into the hands of people who use drugs. Contact us at manchester@cgl.org.uk to get involved.”

Full house at the national ODN meeting in London today. Packed agenda showcasing the incredible work going on across the country. It’s wonderful to hear how many lives have been saved through the @nhsengland #HepC Elimination programme #HepCULater

The Core 20 Plus 5 outlines five key areas for improvement in England, including early cancer diagnosis. Early detection and treatment of #hepC can reduce liver cancer rates, lower the need for transplants, and prevent premature death. Read the brief here: https://t.co/nB8dFvY1vn

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection.   This #WorldLiverDay, learn more about hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, the burden these viruses cause globally, and how we can eliminate them for good >> https://t.co/b9u479KMSz

The Supreme Court sided with FWS. But it didn’t hear from a single trans person. This ruling sets a dangerous precedent and erases trans women from protections. It puts trans rights back 20 years. We won't stop fighting for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️

In the latest @PCKBpodcast, Drs Lisa and Sarah talk to #HepatitisC GP champion, Dr Lindsey Kent and GM peer programme manager, Tony Horrocks, to get an overview of hepatitis C. Visit @GM_PCB website to find out more and listen to the podcast: https://t.co/ta8FEoufjy

It is with great pleasure that we can announce that our colleagues @PennineCareNHS have maintained micro elimination for 1 year in their Stockport service. This is a tremendous achievement resulting in the tenacious dedication of continuing the fight to say #HepCULater @NHS_APA

We’ve launched new testing in our emergency department to help diagnose HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The testing will find more people living with the viruses, so they can receive the treatment they need as soon as possible. 👉: https://t.co/nLpA1ygFSX

"We've been able to offer early treatment" Our Medical Director, Dr Francis Andrews, highlights how a national pilot to routinely test for Blood Borne Viruses has helped identify and diagnose more than 6,500 people for HIV and hepatitis. @NHS_GM | @GeorgeHouseTrst | @NHSEngland

Opt-out BBV testing will be live in 4 new EDs + 1 UCC across Greater Manchester over the next week - very proud to work alongside the fantastic teams involved in getting each programme up and running. Such a significant step towards Hep C elimination across GM and East Cheshire!

Fantastic news from @GMMH_NHS and Achieve Trafford! Huge congratulations and thank you for all of the work that's gone into eliminating hepatitis C 🎉

Our Trust Chief Executive @MCubbonNHS calls the @NorthMcrGH_NHS announcement “fantastic news for patients and staff” who will get “the world-class hospital they deserve.” A huge boost for healthcare & the @ManCityCouncil North Manchester Strategy: https://t.co/S0uGc91FOr

The totally wonderful Darren Knight from the George House Trust & Orla Mcquillan discuss the devlopement of the #HIV anti-stigma training module. They have managed to get this into Mandatory Training @NHS hospitals Manchester.This took 3 years #DogsBones #Persistence 👏🏼🥂👏🏼🥰

Congratulations to the Achieve services (BBST) @GMMH_NHS for winning our #EuroTestWeek photo competition – GMMH have recently micro-eliminated #HepC in their Bury service and are very close to reaching it in their other services! #HepCULater #WeAreNHS

Huge thank you to all our fantastic speakers today and @JoeWiecha for pulling it all together 👏 Great opportunity to discuss progress towards hep c elimination and shape our plans for the upcoming months!

It’s European Test Week this week and our teams are highlighting the importance of Hep C testing and treatment using @HepC_U_Later resources 👏🏼 @MFTnhs @MFT_MRI #EuroTestWeek #HepC #HepCULater 🩷