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Bloodborne viruses (BBVs): opt-out testing in emergency departments (EDs)

Interim public evaluation of the of the opt-out BBV testing in EDs programme in England.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 9 November 2023
• Last updated: 28 November 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Public health evaluation of BBV opt-out testing in EDs in England: 24-month interim report

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Emergency department bloodborne virus opt-out testing: 12-month interim report 2023

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Appendix for emergency department bloodborne virus opt-out testing: 12-month interim report 2023

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Details

Download Public health evaluation of BBV opt-out testing in EDs in England: 24-month interim report​ slide set for presentational use.

The evaluation of the opt-out BBV testing in EDs programme started in April 2022 and was funded by NHS England. It was rolled out across 34 EDs in areas of very high HIV prevalence in England. It is part of ongoing efforts towards the HIV Action Plan and goal to reach zero new transmissions of HIV by 2030 and the elimination of hepatitis B and C as a major public health threat in the UK.

Published 9 November 2023
Last updated 28 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 28 November 2024

   Report for 2024 and slide set have been added. 2023 slide set and infographic were removed.

2. 9 November 2023

   First published.