Communicable diseases
Resources
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Tuberculosis
Guidance on tuberculosis including who is at risk, symptoms, treatment, and how homelessness services can support those affected.
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Hepatitis C
Guidance on Hepatitis C including information on how it is transmitted, treatment, and what homelessness services can do to support at-risk groups.
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COVID-19 General Guidance & Resources
Guidance on COVID-19 testing and vaccination in homelessness settings over the winter period, with links to specialist organisations for further information and guidance on different aspects of COVID-19.
News
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News
New data shows TB cases in England rose by 13.6% in 2024
The UKHSA has published new data which shows reported notifications of Tuberculosis (TB) in England increasing by 13.6% in 2024, compared to the previous year.
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Mpox and homelessness
The UKHSA has produced some useful resources on understanding Mpox, including information about having conversations about Mpox with at-risk individuals, and what to do should a case be suspected.
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People who are currently or have previously injected drugs urged to order a free Hep C testing kit
Homelessness services should support people at risk of acquiring Hep C to order a free test.
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Start date of autumn COVID-19 vaccine programme brought forward
The Department of Health and Social Care have announced that this year’s autumn flu and Covid-19 vaccine programmes will start on the 11th September.
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SWEP: more than just temperature
A free webinar exploring the impact of climate change on homelessness, in particular, the planning and delivery of SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol).
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Learning from the North East: Making the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census Happen
This free practice forum will hear from the services involved in the Women's Rough Sleeping Census in the North East, how they got started, lessons learned and recommendations for others who are interested in taking part but don't know where to start.
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Rough Sleeping Conference: Turning the tide
Join us to explore practical ways to support people sleeping rough and work together to reduce rough sleeping across the country.
County Hall, London, SE1 7PB From £175