Mark Gillyon-Powell deputy director for HCV Elimination & Health Inequalities in NHS England's specialist commissioning directorate, stated that in England there are 23 operational delivery networks which are responsible for the testing, diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis C. Read more about Mark Gillyon-Powell deputy director for HCV Elimination & Health Inequalities in NHS England's specialist commissioning directorate, stated that in England there are 23 operational delivery networks which are responsible for the testing, diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis C.
John Boakes described the effect that his first treatment with interferon and ribavirin had on his mental health, including severe mood swings and depression. He described the importance of mental health support for those with Hepatitis C, alongside treatment for physical symptoms. Read more about John Boakes described the effect that his first treatment with interferon and ribavirin had on his mental health, including severe mood swings and depression. He described the importance of mental health support for those with Hepatitis C, alongside treatment for physical symptoms.
Dr Henry Watson discussed with Dr Andy Fraser whether Neil Cruickshank should be put on a different course of treatment, due to his history of 'Interferon induced psychosis'. Read more about Dr Henry Watson discussed with Dr Andy Fraser whether Neil Cruickshank should be put on a different course of treatment, due to his history of 'Interferon induced psychosis'.
Neil Cruickshank's medical records state he experienced "Interferon induced psychosis". He described not being given access to a mental health team or support during his treatment. Read more about Neil Cruickshank's medical records state he experienced "Interferon induced psychosis". He described not being given access to a mental health team or support during his treatment.
Christopher Birtles tried treatment again in 2016: "when the new Harvoni treatment became available ... They had to apply for funding ... They were not prepared to give it to everybody because of the cost. That was wrong because the health service had caused the HCV problem in the first place." Read more about Christopher Birtles tried treatment again in 2016: "when the new Harvoni treatment became available ... They had to apply for funding ... They were not prepared to give it to everybody because of the cost. That was wrong because the health service had caused the HCV problem in the first place."
Sharon Lowry's late husband, Richard, became aware of Harvoni and was told that he would be suitable for a DAA, but was told "You had to go on to a waiting list." His MP lobbied on his behalf and did receive the treatment. Read more about Sharon Lowry's late husband, Richard, became aware of Harvoni and was told that he would be suitable for a DAA, but was told "You had to go on to a waiting list." His MP lobbied on his behalf and did receive the treatment.
Susan Wathen requested Harvoni treatment from her hospital following a discussion with a professor at the Hepatitis C Trust patient conference. Her hospital subsequently applied to the clinical commissioning group for funding. However this was denied as she was not considered "ill enough" for treatment. She was eventually treated with Harvoni after a two-year delay between diagnosis and receiving treatment. Read more about Susan Wathen requested Harvoni treatment from her hospital following a discussion with a professor at the Hepatitis C Trust patient conference. Her hospital subsequently applied to the clinical commissioning group for funding. However this was denied as she was not considered "ill enough" for treatment. She was eventually treated with Harvoni after a two-year delay between diagnosis and receiving treatment.
A witness was refused treatment with DAAs. She paid for a course of DAA treatment - sofosbuvir and daclatasvir - and managed successfully to clear the virus. Read more about A witness was refused treatment with DAAs. She paid for a course of DAA treatment - sofosbuvir and daclatasvir - and managed successfully to clear the virus.
Mrs D was told that funding meant treatment decisions were made on a month-by-month basis: "that you wouldn't know who it was going to be until they'd had the meeting that month and decided who was going to get the treatment". There was no support during the wait. Read more about Mrs D was told that funding meant treatment decisions were made on a month-by-month basis: "that you wouldn't know who it was going to be until they'd had the meeting that month and decided who was going to get the treatment". There was no support during the wait.
Kenneth Dyson's wife was unable to access Harvoni treatment while being treated in Edinburgh due to funding constraints across health boards. She had to travel to Monklands Hospital to be treated. Read more about Kenneth Dyson's wife was unable to access Harvoni treatment while being treated in Edinburgh due to funding constraints across health boards. She had to travel to Monklands Hospital to be treated.