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Central Region Hepatitis C Programme
Community Health Service
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
The Central Region Hep C Programme provides FREE community-based hepatitis C assessment and treatment services throughout the lower North Island. With specialist clinical oversight our team of nurses and support workers work alongside contracted providers and other community-based services to offer hepatitis C screening and treatment, liver fibroscans, advice and education. Regular clinics are offered at needle exchange services, and funding is available to support patients accessing GP services.
The Central Region Hepatitis C Programme:
- Funds regional General Practice teams to provide a free treatment consultation for patients with hepatitis C.
- Provides a mobile fibroscanning service, accepting referrals from GP's and community providers.
- Supports free hepatitis C Point of Care testing in needle exchanges, pharmacies, kaupapa Māori and community providers (see stickittohepc.co.nz to locate a provider in your region).
- Supports patients with direct acting antiviral treatment (Maviret).
- Offers ongoing education and support to various healthcare and social service providers to increase the awareness of hepatitis C risk and improve links to treatment pathways.
Staff
We are a small team of registered nurses with certification to undertake fibroscans and supply Maviret without prescription, and a programme facilitator. Clinical oversight is provided by a specialist gastroenterologist, and we are supported in the community by a range of contracted providers.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
Do you have Hep C? We welcome self-referrals - please phone 0800 195 115
Need to arrange a fibroscan? We accept BPAC and email referrals for fibroscans. See your healthpathways for referral criteria. Fibroscan services are provided in the community, in hospitals and in prisons.
Want help with treatment? BPAC and email referrals are welcome for arranging access to Hep C treatment or supporting clients through their treatment.
Walk in
Check out the Stick it to Hep C website to see where you can get FREE testing in the community without an appointment
https://www.stickittohepc.co.nz/
Casual (not enrolled) patients
We are happy to accept unenrolled patients for fibroscans and treatment support.
Anyone can access
Mobile community provider
Many of our community-based clinics offer free walk-in services, please check stickittohepc.co.nz for details
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No charges apply
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Fingerprick testing for hepatitis C - free testing offered throughout the region. An easy fingerprick test can tell you if you’ve ever been exposed to hepatitis C. You’ll get the results in minutes. If you’re negative, thats all you have to do. If you’re positive, free medication is available which cures most people in 8 weeks with very few side effects.
Fingerprick testing for hepatitis C - free testing offered throughout the region. An easy fingerprick test can tell you if you’ve ever been exposed to hepatitis C. You’ll get the results in minutes. If you’re negative, thats all you have to do. If you’re positive, free medication is available which cures most people in 8 weeks with very few side effects.
Fingerprick testing for hepatitis C - free testing offered throughout the region.
An easy fingerprick test can tell you if you’ve ever been exposed to hepatitis C. You’ll get the results in minutes. If you’re negative, thats all you have to do. If you’re positive, free medication is available which cures most people in 8 weeks with very few side effects.
Support and advice on treatment for hepatitis C is offered along with a wide ranging education programme. Financial support is available for GP practices to offer a free hepatitis C consultation if required, as well as funded community treatment pathways. Weekly hepatitis C clinics are held in each region's needle exchanges with referral for treatment and support offered to those not engaged with medical care.
Support and advice on treatment for hepatitis C is offered along with a wide ranging education programme. Financial support is available for GP practices to offer a free hepatitis C consultation if required, as well as funded community treatment pathways. Weekly hepatitis C clinics are held in each region's needle exchanges with referral for treatment and support offered to those not engaged with medical care.
Support and advice on treatment for hepatitis C is offered along with a wide ranging education programme. Financial support is available for GP practices to offer a free hepatitis C consultation if required, as well as funded community treatment pathways. Weekly hepatitis C clinics are held in each region's needle exchanges with referral for treatment and support offered to those not engaged with medical care.
We offer a community fibroscan service, and a treatment pathway for hepatitis C
We offer a community fibroscan service, and a treatment pathway for hepatitis C
We offer a community fibroscan service, and a treatment pathway for hepatitis C
Region
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa, MidCentral, Whanganui, Hawke's Bay
Website
Contact Details
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
04 801 7808
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Mobile
0800 195 115
Healthlink EDI
centhepc
Email
Website
Postal Address
Hep C Programme
Tū Ora Compass Health
P O Box 27 380
Marion Square
Wellington
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This page was last updated at 2:39PM on October 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Central Region Hepatitis C Programme.