Get examined and entry free help this World Hepatitis Day

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Walsall residents are being inspired to get examined for hepatitis and search help as World Hepatitis Day is marked on Monday 28 July.

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Let’s break it down for World Hepatitis Day – 28 July 2025.

The day goals to boost consciousness about hepatitis and encourage individuals to get examined. Hepatitis is the time period used to explain irritation of the liver. It is normally the results of a viral an infection or liver injury attributable to ingesting alcohol.

There are a number of several types of hepatitis, with Hepatitis B and hepatitis C as among the most typical blood borne viruses within the UK. With the best testing and remedy, hepatitis B may be managed and hepatitis C may be cured. Many individuals with hepatitis are unaware that they’ve the virus. Early detection can save lives and testing for hepatitis is fast, simple and fully confidential. 

People at larger threat of hepatitis embrace those that have lived in and travelled to areas the place the viruses are extra frequent (Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, southern central and elements of South America)  and people who share or have shared needles.

“ World Hepatitis Day is a crucial alternative to boost consciousness about Hepatitis. Many don’t have signs and testing is one of the simplest ways to guard your well being. The excellent news is that hepatitis may be handled and I encourage residents to seek out out extra and get examined. “

Councillor Gary Flint, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Health and Wellbeing

Walsall Council

“ World Hepatitis Day is a crucial reminder that hepatitis can have an effect on anybody and many individuals don’t realise they’ve it. At The Beacon, we’re dedicated to creating testing and help accessible to our service customers and the broader neighborhood. With the best remedy, hepatitis C may be cured and hepatitis B may be managed. That’s why we’re encouraging residents and repair customers to make the most of the free, confidential testing and help obtainable on 31 July at our hub within the city centre. It’s a easy step that would save your life. “

Anne Brunozzi, Service Manager

The Beacon – Change Grow Live

The Hepatitis C Trust will probably be on-site at The Beacon – Change Grow Live in The Quarter, Walsall city centre on Thursday 31 July from 10am to 3pm, to supply free Hepatitis and HIV testing and supply help to people who’ve examined constructive for hepatitis. Vaccinations for hepatitis B are additionally on supply for eligible residents.

For extra details about hepatitis viruses, please go to the NHS web site Hepatitis – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Anyone aged 18 or over and has an handle in England can entry free hepatitis C testing by visiting: https://hepctest.nhs.uk/

ENDS

Notes to editor:

  • The Beacon – Change Grow Live is the Walsall Council Public Health commissioned service for alcohol and drug remedy and presents free and confidential help for anybody in Walsall. Residents can refer themselves or professionals can refer shoppers to the service on-line through the Change Grow Live website. For extra data, please contact [email protected] or name 01922 669840.


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