Services Database Needle and Syringe Service (Halton Area)
Service ID
506739
Description
| The aim of the scheme is to reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses and other infections caused by sharing injecting equipment. Whilst NSPs assist in the reduction of harm to people who inject drugs, they also ultimately can benefit wider society by reducing the prevalence of blood borne viruses and also reduce the risk to the general public and makes public areas safer e.g. children’s play areas.
The NSP will reduce harm to drug users and offer them opportunities to be referred into other forms of treatment which could support them to abstain from drugs altogether. |
Location of service
Halton, St Helens & Knowsley LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Needle & syringe programme
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
