Who should I tell

You don't have to tell anyone until you feel ready to. It's also entirely up to you who you tell.

Thinking about the reasons why you should tell someone might help you decide who to tell.

Most people tell trusted friends and close family when they feel comfortable.

Think carefully about the reasons for telling your employer or colleagues. People who don't know anything about Hepatitis C can react with fear. Stigma is the last thing you need.

You might feel it's responsible to tell people who could be exposed to your blood, including healthcare workers. As well as anyone who may have contracted the virus from you before you knew you were infected.