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What is Hepatitis?

Hepatitis B and C are viruses that affect the liver. They often go unnoticed, as many people experience no symptoms. However, both can lead to serious health problems over time if left untreated. Testing helps catch these illnesses early, preventing potential liver damage and reducing the risk of passing on the condition to your family and loved ones.
1 in 0
with chronic Hepatitis B will develop liver complications.

Hepatitis B

  • Liver infection
  • No symptoms or mild symptoms
  • Typically last a few months
  • If living with the condition for 6+ months, it is classed as chronic
  • Can cause serious liver disease

Hepatitis C

  • Virus that affects your liver
  • Often limited or no symptoms
  • Can be cured with tablets
  • Can cause serious liver disease

What is Hepatitis?

Hepatitis B and C are viruses that affect the liver. They often go unnoticed, as many people experience no symptoms. However, both can lead to serious health problems over time. Testing helps catch these illnesses early, preventing potential liver damage and reducing the risk of spreading the virus to your family and loved ones.

Hepatitis B

  • Liver infection
  • Often no symptoms
  • Typically last a few months
  • If infected for 6+ months, it is classed as chronic
  • Can cause serious liver disease

Hepatitis C

  • Virus that affects your liver
  • Often limited or no symptoms
  • Can be cured with tablets
  • Can cause serious liver disease
1 in 0
with chronic Hepatitis B will develop liver complications.

Understand your

RISK

Knowing if you are at risk for Hepatitis B or C is important so you can take the right next steps.

Hepatitis B

You may be at risk if you have:

The risk of contracting Hepatitis B is higher in certain regions, including: Asia, Africa, The Middle East, parts of South America and Eastern Europe.

Hepatitis C

You may be at risk if you have:

  • Had medical or dental treatment in an unsanitary setting, or abroad
  • Had a blood transfusion or organ transplant in the UK before 1996, or abroad
  • Had a tattoo, piercing, acupuncture, or electrolysis in an unsterilised setting
  • Shared personal hygiene items, like razors or toothbrushes, that may carry traces of blood
  • Engaged in unprotected sexual activity involving blood
  • Shared drug equipment (such as needles, syringes and spoons) even if only once
  • Worked in settings with potential exposure to contaminated blood
  • Your mother had the virus during pregnancy
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Testing is free and confidential.

Many people with Hepatitis B and C don’t know they have it. This is because symptoms often go unnoticed.

Early testing is very important. It can help prevent the virus from passing to your loved ones and allow you to get treatment to reduce the risk of serious health problems.

If you are at risk, it is important to test. Testing for Hepatitis B and C is quick and easy.

Hepatitis B

Contact your GP

You can contact your GP for a free, confidential Hepatitis B test.

Find your local GP

Request a self-sampling kit

For men who have sex with other men, you can request a Hepatitis B test from Umbrella.

Request your self-sampling kit

Request a test from CGL

You can request a Hepatitis B test from CGL if you are using one of their services, or if you are not in treatment but use one of their needle exchanges, you can also have a test there.

Request a test from CGL

Hepatitis C

Free self-testing kits

Free self-testing kits are available through the NHS, making it easier for individuals at risk to get tested from the comfort of their homes.

Order a self-testing kit

Contact the Hepatitis C Trust

You can also contact the Hepatitis C Trust via the national helpline or calling 02070 896221 for further information and support.

National Helpline
or,
Call 02070 896221

Request a test from CGL

You can request a Hepatitis C test from CGL if you are using one of their services, or if you are not in treatment but use one of their needle exchanges, you can also have a test there.

Request a test from CGL

A simple test can protect you, your family and your community.

Protect your family

PROTECT

your family

Getting tested for Hepatitis will help protect yourself and your family. Hepatitis can be passed on through everyday items and close contact. By knowing if you have Hepatitis or not, you can take simple steps to prevent the virus from being passed onto those you love. A simple test can protect you, your family and your community.

Preventing Hepatitis B

The best protection against Hepatitis B is vaccination. In the UK, the Hepatitis B vaccine is given to all babies as part of the routine 6-in-1 vaccination schedule.

Babies born to mothers with Hepatitis B receive additional vaccines at birth, 4 weeks, and 1 year.

Adults at higher risk of contracting Hepatitis B should ensure they’re vaccinated. 

Further information
How to get vaccinated

Preventing Hepatitis C

Unlike Hepatitis B, there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. You can reduce your risk of Hepatitis C by:
  • Not sharing razors, toothbrushes, or other items that may come into contact with blood
  • Ensuring any medical treatments, tattoos, or piercings are done with sterilised equipment
  • Avoiding the sharing of needles or other drug - injecting equipment
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