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Bloodborne viruses (BBVs): opt-out testing in emergency departments (EDs)
Interim public evaluation of the opt-out BBV testing in EDs programme in England.
Applies to England
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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.
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Published 9 November 2023
Last updated 28 November 2024
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Report for 2024 and slide set have been added. 2023 slide set and infographic were removed.
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