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We examined HCV testing undertaken in 2015\u20102016 in three NHS boards in Scotland to evaluate impact of these events. Statistical process control was used to monitor trends in individuals tested and those mentioning transfusion. HCV positivity was calculated and multivariate logistic regression was used to examine factors associated with mention of transfusion. A total of 22\u00a0842 individuals received an HCV test in 2015\u20102016 and 3% of those with clinical information mentioned transfusion. The total number of HCV tests was significantly higher in the week following the Penrose Report and the number mentioning transfusion was significantly higher for three weeks. There was no significant increase following the awareness\u2010raising campaign. Women and those aged over 50\u00a0years were the most likely to have mentioned transfusion. Overall HCV positivity was 3.7% and &lt;1% for the transfusion group. The impact of both intense media coverage and the government\u2010funded awareness\u2010raising campaigns in terms of HCV test uptake was modest and short\u2010lived. Our findings highlight the challenges of case\u2010finding for HCV and the limited impact of awareness\u2010raising. 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