Services Database Needle and Syringe Exchange (Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) Area)

Service ID

10923

Description

This service is provides access to sterile needles and syringes, and a sharps container for the return of used equipment. It also promotes safe injecting practice, reduces transmission of infections and acts as a gateway to other services.

Location of service

Avon LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Transitioned from PCT

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

Needle & syringe programme

Other organisations involved

BANES Drug and Alcohol Team

Dates

Start date: 26/04/2012
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

In-house service training per year

Staff training on awareness of risk associated with handling returned used equipment.

Comments

This service is available in the Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) area only