IN partnership with NHS Lothian and The Hepatitis C Trust, HMP Edinburgh have delivered a High Intensity Test & Treat (HITT) mass-testing programme for individuals in their care.
In a first for Scottish prisons, this was a huge opportunity to screen the entire population and offer treatment to those who may be unaware of carrying a blood borne virus.
Testing was voluntary but take up was extremely high, with 798 people tested for Hepatitis C over just three days. That is over 85% of the current population.
A fantastic example of partnership working and a logistical feat - well done to everyone involved in making it such a success!
