Services Database Pharmacy Based Needle Exchange (Cheshire East Area)
Service ID
17613
Description
A needle and syringe programme where pharmacy staff will provide access to sterile needles and syringes, and sharps containers for return of used equipment. 1ml, 2ml and 5ml packs of injecting equipment will be supplied, free of charge, to clients in the scheme, together with community sharps bins and associated paraphernalia. Clients will be able to exchange more than one pack per visit. Clients requesting large quantities will be referred to the Harm Reduction services. Pharmacy staff will also help clients access treatment offering referral to specialist drug and alcohol treatment centres and health and social care professionals where appropriate.
Location of service
Cheshire & Wirral LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Needle & syringe programme
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
No specific training required but all pharmacists supervising provision of theservice must have completed a self-declaration of competency.
Comments
This service is available in the Cheshire East area only
