Services
An information guide to services for persons who contracted Hepatitis C through the administration within the State of blood and blood products
Introduction
Persons who contracted Hepatitis C through administration within the State of blood or blood products are entitled to a range of services including GP services, all prescribed drugs, medicines and appliances, dental and ophthalmic services, home support, home nursing, counselling services and other services without charge. These services are provided under the Health (Amendment) Act, 1996. Eligible persons are issued with a Health (Amendment) Act Card (HAA Card) from the Hepatitis C Liaison Officer in the health board.
- Introduction to the HAA Card
- Summary of Entitlements
- HAA Card Eligibility
- Hepatology Units
- Support Group
- Physiotherapy Services
- Pharmacy Services
- Ophthalmic Services: Treatment and Appliances
- Hospital Services
- Home Support Service
- Home Nursing & Care Service
- Hearing Tests and Aids (Aural Services)
- General Practitioner Services
- Dental Treatment and Appliances
- Counselling Services for Persons with Hepatitis C
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Chiropody / Podiatry
- Liaison Officers