Services Database Needle Exchange
Service ID
36064
Description
NSP is an important harm reduction intervention: paraphernalia is provided free of charge to service users to increase coverage and reduce the need for sharing/re-using equipment and associated blood borne virus transmission risks. Additionally, the provision of more suitable paraphernalia, brief intervention advice and signposting can reduce further harms, particularly those relating to injecting techniques and injection site problems. NSP also ensures safe and appropriate disposal of associated sharps waste and reduces the risk of needle finds. Providing NSP via the Pharmacy can enable development of a therapeutic relationship and provides additional opportunities for providing timely and supportive advice, especially for people who may not otherwise be engaging with services.
Location of service
Sheffield LPC
Commissioner
Other: Humankind
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Needle & syringe programme
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Not known.
