What happens when blood borne virus testing moves into the emergency department?
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Across South London, ED opt-out testing is identifying people who would otherwise remain undiagnosed — and re-engaging those lost to care.
This session brings together clinicians, programme leads, and partners to share what we’re seeing in practice: what’s working, what’s challenging, and what needs to change next.
Why attend
You’ll leave with:
- A clear view of impact across South London EDs
- Insight into HIV, HBV and HCV case finding and re-engagement
- Practical learning from frontline ED implementation
- Real examples of what’s working and what we still need to do
- Connections with others delivering BBV work across the system
Who should attend
This session is relevant for:
- HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C clinical teams
- Emergency department clinicians and nursing teams
- BBV programme leads and commissioners
- Inclusion health and health inequalities leads
- Anyone involved in testing, pathways, or engagement in South London
Programme
Highlights include:
- South London overview of ED BBV opt-out testing
- HIV re-engagement through ED pathways
- Hot topics in HBV, HCV and emergency care
- Shared learning: best practice and ongoing challenges
- Real world cases from across South London
Speakers
- Dr Kate Childs – Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health, King’s College Hospital
- Dr Lisa Hamzah – Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health, St George’s Hospital
- Prof Dan Forton – Consultant Hepatologist, St George’s Hospital
- Dr Bo Wang – Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, St Thomas’ Hospital
- Dr Oliver Mizzi – Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Major Trauma, King’s College Hospital
- Matt Fagg – Director of Prevention, NHS England
Participation
We are actively inviting contributions.
Have a case, challenge or insight from your service?
We’d value short contributions as part of the session.
Submit online: https://forms.gle/FWuZBh7L7eGCB3e7A
Date / time / venue
Wednesday 1 July 2026
08:30–13:00
Windsor Walk Lecture Theatre, King’s College Hospital
The Windsor Walk Lecture Theatre is located within the Fetal Medicine Research Institute at 16-20 Windsor Walk, London SE5 8BB.
Refreshments and lunch provided.