The Hepatitis C Trust

02/04/2026

Save the date!

We’re very excited to partner with BDP - Bristol Drugs Project for a two-day harm reduction summit this September, marking 40 years of their outstanding work.

Tickets will be available soon, but in the meantime, you can sign up here for updates ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://bdp.org.uk/bdp-40-years/

02/04/2026

The Government is considering its last major changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. We've been pushing for them to:

🔶Recognise the full, devastating impact of hep C and early treatments

🔶Provide fair compensation for those subjected to medical experimentation

We’re worried that the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry will not be fulfilled when these final changes are made.

We know that Nick Thomas-Symonds wants to be the Minister who finally rights this wrong. Time is running out, but there is still the opportunity to make this scheme fair.

25/03/2026

Our next online support group session for those specifically in the “affected” community (partners, parents, children, siblings and carers of those infected with hepatitis B, C or HIV through blood and blood products) will be held on Tuesday 7 April from 5-6.30pm.

We very much hope that this new group will provide a safe, friendly and confidential space for all those in the “affected” community to come together, feel connected and share their experiences, perspectives and get support and information.

If you would like to attend (or register your interest for future groups), please email us at helpline@hepctrust.org.uk or call on 020 7089 6221 so we can add you to our confidential mailing list for further information.

24/03/2026

The formal handover of the Infected Blood Inquiry Memorial to the University of Manchester is taking place today at 2pm.

If you would like to watch the livestream, you can watch it here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

A livestream of the launch of the Infected Blood Inquiry Memorial, Tuesday 24 March 2026, 2pm hosted at The Whitworth Hall on The University of Manchester's ...

11/03/2026

Despite 1 in 50 people from South Asian communities living in the UK being at risk of hepatitis C, usage of testing services remains low. We work to ensure that South Asian communities across the country have access to education, testing and treatment for hepatitis C.

A big thanks to Jamia Ghosia Masjid in Blackburn for having us along for a great testing event in January!

06/03/2026

Our next Information and Support Group for the Infected Blood Community will be held on Monday 16 March from 5pm – 6.30pm.

This is a safe, friendly, informal and confidential space to meet with others infected and affected in the community, ask questions, share experiences and keep up to date with news around the Infected Blood Inquiry, the payment schemes and compensation.

Everyone from the infected/ affected community is welcome to join.
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to attend, you will need to register directly by emailing helpline@hepctrust.org.uk to confirm a place, as there is a maximum limit of 12 per group.

17/02/2026

Our next online support group session for those specifically in the “affected” community (partners, parents, children, siblings and carers of those infected with hepatitis B, C or HIV through blood and blood products) will be held on Monday 2 March from 5-6.30pm.

We very much hope that this new group will provide a safe, friendly and confidential space for all those in the “affected” community to come together, feel connected and share their experiences, perspectives and get support and information.

If you would like to attend (or register your interest for future groups), please email us at helpline@hepctrust.org.uk or call on 020 7089 6221 so we can add you to our confidential mailing list for further information.

13/02/2026

On the 20th May 2024, the Infected Blood Inquiry recommended that The Hepatitis C Trust, alongside The Haemophilia Society and the UK Thalassaemia Society, should be funded for the work we do to advocate for the community (recommendation 10).  We are pleased to announce that, following several mo...

09/02/2026

Last week, we attended Career Matters's Lived Experience Charter Awards 2026 in Birmingham, and were delighted to see our Eastern Region Prison and Community Team receive the highest award – gold!

The Lived Experience Charter is an award that providers of NHS England services, social care and public sectors services can apply to complete and receive. Having Lived Experience Charter ‘status’, demonstrates that organisations have quality standards, good practices and a commitment to improving the inclusive recruitment and retention practices of people with lived experience.

05/02/2026

"Our partnership with NHS Inclusion Services will strengthen joined-up pathways, ensure delivery of peer led needle and syringe provision, enable equitable access to essential harm reduction services, helping protect communities and keep elimination on track.”

It's great to see new blog from HEP C U Later showcasing our peer-led needle and syringe provision, in partnership with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver. For Hep C to be transmitted there must be blood to blood contact with someone who has the virus. If you get Hep C it can result in inflammation and significant damage to the liver, which stops it from working properly. If left untreated it can lead t...

04/02/2026

Our next Information and Support Group for the Infected Blood Community will be held on Monday 16th February from 5pm – 6.30pm.

This is a safe, friendly, informal and confidential space to meet with others infected and affected in the community, ask questions, share experiences and keep up to date with news around the Infected Blood Inquiry, the payment schemes and compensation.

Everyone from the infected/ affected community is welcome to join.
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to attend, you will need to register directly by emailing helpline@hepctrust.org.uk to confirm a place, as there is a maximum limit of 12 per group.

04/02/2026

Our new Peer Support Lead Dominik and Peer Volunteer Dave here facilitating a great testing event at People’s Kitchen in Newcastle!