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Ensuring holistic assessment of people who use drugs to reduce drug deaths. NHS Tayside’s Cocoon project

Recorded: September 29th 2022
Duration: 41:02

Brian Stephens talked about the Cocoon project, which was developed to provide holistic care for frequent drug injectors. He explained how building strong relationships with service users has led to significant progress not just in hepatitis C testing and treatment, but in improving the wider physical and mental health of this difficult to reach population.

About the speaker

Tayside cocoon project Brian Stephens

Brian Stephens

Brian Stephens is an Outreach Nurse Specialist in Hepatitis, NHS Tayside. He also works in harm reduction and has worked closely on a pioneering approach to effectively eliminate hepatitis C in Tayside.

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