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Although some people within LGBTQ communities are at risk of developing some cancers at higher rates than non‐LGBTQ people, there is limited evidence of the outcomes of targeted cancer prevention and screening interventions for these communities. This scoping review examined key findings regarding the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of evaluated intervention studies conducted in high income settings and published in peer reviewed literature (2014–2020) by combining evidence of both cancer risk‐reducing behavioural interventions and screening and preventative practice interventions. While there is limited evidence of stronger outcomes from targeted interventions with cohorts of gender and sexuality diverse communities, compared with the use of mainstream or untailored interventions, there is stronger evidence that targeted interventions are more acceptable to these communities and may be more feasible in some contexts. Thus, there is benefit in understanding what targeting entails in these interventions, and to understand what influences acceptability, to inform the design and delivery of such interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

People with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are a marginalised population that may experience discrimination in everyday contexts, including health-care, due to the association of HCV with injecting drug use. Stigma and discrimination are known to have a range of negative effects on people with HCV, including diminished quality of life and avoidance of health-care. The Hepatitis C Community Clinic is an integrated care service established in 2008 in Christchurch, New Zealand to provide alternative access to health-care that is non-judgemental and supportive. As an integrated care service, the clinic aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life through a holistic approach to health-care for people with HCV and people who inject drugs. This qualitative study forms part of a broader mixed-methods evaluation of the clinic, and aims to assess the role of the clinic in improving health outcomes, knowledge, lifestyle practices and psychosocial functioning of the target population. Interviews were conducted with 24 health professionals and 24 clients of the clinic between April and November 2010. Findings illustrate that the clinic is a novel model of care that is effective in accessing a hard-to-reach and marginalised population in part due to the non-judgemental, caring and supportive environment that engenders trust with clients. Based on participant reports, the clinic assists clients in managing their HCV and other health concerns and in increasing their readiness for HCV treatment. Given the benefits of this community clinic to clients, it is proposed that future research investigate the feasibility and benefits of administering HCV treatment through community-based integrated care networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]