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19 November 2018
Equally Well UK launches
Equally Well UK was formally launched in September with Helen Lockett opening the launch with a brief background on Equally Well and how it started in New Zealand, and some examples of impact we’ve achieved.16 November 2018
Hepatitis C in the Auckland Opioid Treatment Service
Two pilot audits of the current Hepatitis C (HCV) status of people receiving opioid treatment in 2016 and 2017 indicated that a significant proportion of people had current active HCV infection but were not engaged in treatment.15 November 2018
The AOD provider collaborative
Key findings by the AOD Collaborative in identifying the physical health concerns for people who use AOD services, and how to enhance the support that services provide.15 November 2018
Living well on the menu
As part of Odyssey’s (Auckland) Living Well programme, tāngata whai ora are included in the development of menus that support healthy lifestyles, recovery, skills development, and that provide food people want to eat!13 November 2018
Harm reduction conference
The Equally Well backbone team presented on the Equally Well collaborative at the Harm Reduction Conference, taking the opportunity to highlight some of the practical harm reduction strategies that are particularly relevant for people who use substances, not just those accessing addiction services.13 November 2018