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Free hepatitis C testing, fibroscans and treatment
Community-based hepatitis C assessment and treatment across the lower North Island, including Whanganui, Palmerston North, Wairarapa and the Hawke’s Bay.
Make a referralGet help for yourself
Call 0800 446 242
Make a referral
Choose the option that fits. Health professionals and community screening providers can also email centralhepc@tuora.org.nz. Full details are on our Services page.
Community Screening
Community-based screening services.
Fibroscan
Refer for liver assessment and Fibroscan.
Clinical Referral
Clinical referrals from healthcare providers.
Self Referral
If you are wanting help with diagnosis, assessment and treatment you are welcome to get in touch with the Team.
0800 446 242
Order supplies
For Contracted Community Providers and Health Care Professionals wanting to order or re-order supplies.
What we do
FREE community-based hepatitis C assessment and treatment services throughout the lower North Island. We work alongside contracted providers and other community-based services to offer de-stigmatised hepatitis C screening and treatment, liver fibroscans, support, advice and education for at-risk populations and their healthcare providers.
Screening in the community
Hepatitis C screening targeting at-risk communities via needle exchanges, pharmacies, Community Corrections, kaupapa Māori and community providers.
Liver fibroscans
Community fibroscan service, accepting referrals from GPs and community providers.
Treatment support
Support for patients with treatment (Maviret), providing supply without prescription and support to complete treatment.
Funded GP and NP consultations
Funding for GPs and NPs to provide a free treatment consultation for patients.
Clinics at needle exchanges
Regular clinics are offered at needle exchange services, and funding is available to support patients accessing GP services.
Education and support
Education and support to increase awareness of hepatitis C risk, harm and stigma reduction, and improve links and uptake to treatment.
About the programme
The Central Region Hepatitis C Programme is one of four community-based regional programmes in Aotearoa NZ tasked with helping eliminate hepatitis C in New Zealand. These regional programmes form part of the NZ Action plan. Tū Ora Compass Health is a primary health organisation (PHO) based in the Wellington and Wairarapa region. We are funded by Health NZ (Te Whatu Ora) to provide the central region hepatitis C Programme, which covers the lower North Island including Whanganui, Palmerston North, Wairarapa, and the Hawke’s Bay.
Not sure which referral to use?
Call 0800 446 242 or email centralhepc@tuora.org.nz and the team will point you the right way.