Information:
Before treatment can start, we need to assess your wellbeing and health of your liver.
The information we collect is discussed with our Consultants to select the best treatment option for you.
Appointments with the Nurse Specialist team
- We are based at St.James’s Hospital, Leeds. Our contact number is 0113 206 5949.
- We provide treatment for those living in Leeds, Dewsbury, Wakefield and surrounding area.
- Appointments with the team can be either a phone or face to face consultations.
- The type of appointment will be agreed with you.
- Having blood tests taken while on treatment will also be discussed with you.
Information:
If you cannot keep your appointment date and time (phone or face to face), please contact our office to rearrange.
The Assessment
- We need to know about any medication you are taking (prescribed or non-prescribed), so we can check for drug interactions with the tablets we wish to provide you with.
- We need to know about any other health issues you may have or investigations you are waiting for.
- We might also need some further blood tests and a liver scan. This will be discussed with you when you speak to the Nurse Specialist.
The Treatment
- Today treatment is tablets only, with very few side-effects and for a short duration (either 8 or 12 weeks).
- Providing all the tablets are taken, you have a greater than 90% chance of a cure.
- The nurse will discuss with you about how we supply you with the tablets (we are only able to deliver to selected pharmacies in the West Yorkshire area).
Post Treatment
- To confirm success of treatment (a cure) we have to perform a test at 3 months post treatment. This will be discussed with you when you have finished your treatment.
Other information
- If you change any of your contact details please keep us informed on 0113 206 5949.
- If you are planning a holiday abroad while you are on treatment or planning to move to another part of the UK, please discuss with the nurse.
- Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (excluding Bank Holidays). If no one is available to answer you call, please leave a message on our answer machine and we will get back to you within 2 working days.