The @ukhsa.bsky.social has published its latest data showing continued progress towards elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in England. Positive news as data shows a major drop in chronic HCV infections in England, with a 56.7% reduction since 2015. bit.ly/3R6edLK

NHS Ayrshire and Arran highlight an increase in the number of people who use street drugs experiencing near fatal overdoses. The article encourages people who inject drugs to carry naloxone at all times. Read more 👇 bit.ly/43F9NTw

The London Joint Working Group (LJWG) representing the Hackney Harm Reduction Hub with Dr Saket Priyadarshi and Gillian Ferguson from the Thistle Safer Drug Consumption Facility, Glasgow. @dolorescunniffe.bsky.social was made very welcome. We are outside the 'Chat Room' - language is important.

The UK’s first legal drug consumption room opened in Glasgow on Monday morning. Dr Saket Priyadarshi, Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services: "It’s another part of a system of care, another piece of the jigsaw responding to a very complex problem.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Update! The Hackney Harm Reduction Hub (HHRH) will support a nursing team from Guys and St Thomas at the Snow Hill Court, sleeping assessment centre London EC1A 2DH. Monday from 10- 2.30 pm, 24th Feb- 1st April. Come and see us there.

Mon: 11.00am – 3.30pm, Narrow Way (Hackney Central, opposite McDonalds) Thurs: 11.00am – 3.30pm, Narrow Way or Ridley Road Market (by the toilets) Fri: 1.30pm – 5.00pm, Narrow Way, OR Ridley Road Market. We deliver needle and syringe & harm reduction support to your door Call FREE on 0800 061 4884

National HIV Testing Week is back and it’s never been easier to test for HIV. This week, we’re calling on people across England to test - it’s free and confidential. It’s also the only way to know if you have HIV and worth doing because people can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms.

Kicking off National HIV Testing Week by making history! Sir Keir Starmer has become the first UK Prime Minister & G7 leader to ever take a public HIV test. This week, anyone in England can order a free HIV self-test, just like the Prime Minister. Get yours at startswithme.org.uk

Next week is national HIV testing week (10-16 Feb). We're working with Terence Higgins Trust to improve uptake and reduce stigma #HIV @THTorguk. It’s never been easier to test for HIV: find out more here:

Where and when to find our Hackney Harm Reduction Hub. Mondays: 11.00am – 3.30pm, Narrow Way (Hackney Central, opposite McDonalds), E8 1HR Fridays: 1.30pm – 5.00pm, Narrow Way (E8 1HR) *OR* Ridley Road Market (by the toilets, E8 2NP). Contact us on 0800 061 4884 to find out.

Where to find the Hackney Harm Reduction Hub. Mondays: 11.00am – 3.30pm, Narrow Way (Hackney Central, opposite McDonalds), E8 1HR Fridays: 1.30pm – 5.00pm, Narrow Way (E8 1HR) OR Ridley Road Market (by the toilets, E8 2NP). Contact us on 0800 061 4884 to find out. #HarmReduction #Hackney

Since the UK's first legal Overdose Prevention Centre in Glasgow was opened on January 13th, it has been used 239 by 60 service users, predominantly men and for cocaine use. The service hopes to address rising drug deaths. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Since last year, we have been running a peer-led Hackney Harm Reduction Hub. When and where to find it.

Since last year, we have been running a peer-led Hackney Harm Reduction Hub. When and where to find it.

If you may be at risk of hepatitis C, you can now order a discreet at-home testing kit for free on the NHS. Find out more here: hepctest.nhs.uk/ref/ljw #HepCantWait #GetTested #NoOneLeftBehind

Interesting story from Glasgow, where the UK's first legal Overdose Prevention Centre opened last week and has since been used more than 130 times. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Article from Pharmacy Together on the role community pharmacists can play in identifying overdose risks and providing naloxone. pharmacytogether.co.uk/reducing-ris...

As we start a new year, good to see thoughts in @ddnmagazine.bsky.social on examples of #harmreduction, including mentions of our Hackney Harm Reduction Hub and the drop-in service run by @releasedrugs.bsky.social from their office in Tower Hamlets. viewer.joomag.com/ddn-dec-2024...

If you may be at risk of hepatitis C, you can now order a discreet at-home testing kit for free on the NHS. Find out more here: hepctest.nhs.uk/ref/ljw #HepCantWait #GetTested #NoOneLeftBehind

We are delighted to be hosting the London Joint Working Group on Substance Use & Hep C’s meeting to share the findings of the fabulous @pwud-pride.bsky.social research on safer inhalation pipes