Services Database Needle Exchange
Service ID
17969
Description
This service will require pharmacies to distribute needle exchange packs provided by DAAT without charge to the pharmacy, as well as providing support and advice to the patient, including referral to primary care or specialist centres where appropriate.
The service is targeted at adults (those aged 18+).
Location of service
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Needle & syringe programme
Other organisations involved
DAAT
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Pharmacists (including locums) and staff involved in the service must, within six months of starting, undertake training specified by the CCG and/or DAAT. Training will include:
- specific training on the risk of needlestick injuries, infection and surface contamination and to treat clients with respect and courtesy;
- completion of the ‘Substance use and Misuse’ distance learning package available from the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education, University of Manchester, including 'opiate treatment - Supporting pharmacists for improved patient care' open learning; and
- Public Health and DAAT led annual updates.
