London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C
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ljwg.bsky.social
London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C
@ljwg.bsky.social
A harm reduction group focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C in people who use drugs in London.

We manage the Hackney-based SWERVE Harm Reduction Hub.
Find SWERVE harm reduction hub at its permanent base:

Hackney CVS (the old library)
The Adiaha Antigha Centre
24-30 Dalston Lane
London E8 3AZ

Monday-Friday 12-4pm
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We were delighted to present at the @lnnmhomeless.bsky.social conference about our harm reduction work and SWERVE's hostel outreach programme.

Collaborating with nurses helps build trust between our community and healthcare providers, ensuring more people access the lifesaving care they may need.
December 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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.
March 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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
February 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Since last year, we have been running a peer-led Hackney Harm Reduction Hub. When and where to find it.
January 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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
January 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM