Hepatitis C Support and Treatment Community Service (HCSAT) | Northern Region

Description

Hep C Support and Treatment Service (HCSAT) is a regional telehealth service for patients in the Northern Region (Northland and Auckland), providing support for people to access Hepatitis C testing and treatment. We are here to take calls from people who have Hepatitis C and would like support to cure it.

Programmes details:

  • HCSAT has a dedicated coordinator and doctors who will support patients throughout their treatment journey
  • The service caters for those who have had difficulty accessing Hepatitis C (Hep C) testing or treatment
  • The service has been designed with consideration for tikanga Māori
  • Assessment, support, prescribing and follow-up are provided over the phone

We can also support patients to get to pharmacies, community labs, fibroscans, or specialist assessments for Hep C related appointments.

You can self-refer for this service if you...

  • Live in the Northern Region (Northland, Waitematā, Te Toka Tumai or Counties Healthdistricts)
  • Are aged 16 years and older
  • Live with Hepatitis C

To access this service, please call 0800 747 354 or email us

Referral Expectations

You can self-refer for this service if you...

  • Live in the Northern Region (Northland, Waitematā, Te Toka Tumai or Counties Health districts)
  •  Are aged 16 years and older
  • Live with Hepatitis C

To access this service, please call 0800 747 354 or email us

How to make a clinical referral?

  • Health NZ clinicians in metro-Auckland can refer using the internal e-referral pathway via clinical portal.
  • Primary care clinicians in metro-Auckland can send e-referrals from their patient management system.
  • Health NZ and primary care clinicians in Northland can refer by emailing
  • Health providers who do not have access to e-referrals can also send their referrals through using this link: Northern Region Hep C Support and Treatment Referral (hanz.health.nz).

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Fri9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Services Provided

Hepatitis C Support and Treatment Community service (HCSAT)

Other

Disability Assistance

Our flexible approach ensures we work with our clients to ensure we address any barriers to treatment and support.

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