Services Database Needle & Syringe Programme Incorporating Take Home Naloxone Programme
Service ID
36017
Description
The aim of the service is to provide service users who inject drugs with clean needles and syringes simultaneously with a Take Home Naloxone Kit to those injecting and at risk of opiate overdose.
Location of service
Hertfordshire 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
- The accredited pharmacist must have successfully completed the CPPE declaration of competence which includes the course “Substance Use and Misuse” (Pharmacist Version) and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable adults which must be updated every two years.
- All accredited pharmacists will be required to complete the CPPE Declaration of Competence for the Needle Exchange Programme.
- For Naloxone Take Home service, the accredited pharmacist and support staff will attend the initial training and accreditation evening organised by the commissioner before commencing this service.
