Services Database Needle Exchange (Bradford Area)
Service ID
44691
Description
This service includes the provision of sterile equipment, the safe disposal of used equipment and the on-going support for the providers and users of services.
Location of service
West Yorkshire 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
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Initial training will provided by the Needle Exchange Co-ordinator to pharmacists and pharmacy staff on joining the needle exchange scheme.
At least one member of the pharmacy staff must have completed a training session organised by the scheme.
Regular specialised training sessions for pharmacy staff are organised by the needle exchange scheme and it is strongly recommended that all staff attend these. Training will be provided by specialist workers from The BRIDGE Project and Project 6 - the local street drug agencies.
Comments
This service is available in the Bradford area only.
