It gives access to national screening.iiOfficial Report 28 March 2017 column 14 In particular there is an opportunity to test for blood borne viruses (BBVs) such as HIV and HCV using dried blood spot testing but we were told testing is inconsistent and poorly managed with access to treatment not being confidential which discourages testing and treatment.iiiSubmissions from the Scottish Drugs Forum, HIV Scotland and Hepatitis Scotland Also Official report 14 March 2017 column 28-30 Members did hear during our informal session from former prisoners that a custodial sentence can improve diagnosis of BBVs and compliance with medication for treatment of BBVs, this was seen as one of the positives of healthcare in prison.