More than 100,000 People Tested for Deadly Disease at Home

At-home hepatitis C tests identify hundreds with the virus

More than 100,000 of the tests have been ordered since May 2023.The NHS has found 225 people with a silent but deadly virus as part of efforts to stamp out ...

More than 100,000 people tested for deadly disease at home

Over 100,000 people in England have used NHS home hepatitis C tests since May 2023, aiding early detection and treatment to help eliminate the virus.

At-home hepatitis C test identifies hundreds with silent but deadly virus

More than 100,000 at-home tests have been requested since the service's launch in May 2023

100,000 people home tested for hepatitis C

100,000 people home tested for hepatitis C Polly Jones 20 August, 2025 100,000 people home tested for hepatitis C 20 August, 2025 More than 100,000 people have now been home tested for hepatitis C using the NHS's home testing service.105,998 people have ordered an at-home NHS hepatitis C test, since the portal launched in May 2023After testing positive through the scheme, around 225 people have been treated.The at-home service is part of an N…

NHS Home Testing for Hepatitis C

The NHS’s confidential home testing service for hepatitis C has now been used by more than 100,000 people across England, marking a major step towards eliminating the virus as a public health threat.Since its launch in May 2023, over 105,000 people have ordered a free test kit. So far, testing has identified hundreds of hidden cases, with around 225 people already receiving life-saving treatment.Hepatitis C is often called a “silent” infection b…