walsall is stepping up its efforts to combat hepatitis with free testing and support services available on World Hepatitis Day, July 31st. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the virus, which frequently enough presents no symptoms, making testing crucial for early detection and management.
“World Hepatitis Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness about Hepatitis. Many don’t have symptoms and testing is the best way to protect your health. The good news is that hepatitis can be treated and I encourage residents to find out more and get tested.”
“world Hepatitis Day is a vital reminder that hepatitis can affect anyone and many people don’t realize they have it. At The Beacon, we’re committed to making testing and support accessible to our service users and the wider community. With the right treatment, hepatitis C can be cured and hepatitis B can be managed. That’s why we’re encouraging residents and service users to take advantage of the free, confidential testing and support available on 31 July at our hub in the town center. Its a simple step that coudl save your life.”
The Hepatitis C Trust will be present at The Beacon – Change Grow Live, located in The Quarter, Walsall town centre, on thursday, July 31st, from 10 am to 3 pm. They will be offering complimentary Hepatitis and HIV testing,along with support for individuals who receive a positive hepatitis diagnosis. Vaccinations for hepatitis B will also be available for eligible residents.
For comprehensive details on hepatitis viruses, the NHS website provides detailed resources at Hepatitis – NHS (www.nhs.uk).
individuals aged 18 and over residing in England can access free hepatitis C testing by visiting https://hepctest.nhs.uk/.
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Notes to editor:
- The Beacon – Change Grow Live is commissioned by Walsall Council Public Health to provide alcohol and drug treatment services. It offers free and confidential support to all Walsall residents.Self-referrals and referrals from professionals can be made online via the Change Grow Live website. For further details,please contact thebeacon.walsall@cgl.org.uk or call 01922 669840.
