Services Database Needle Exchange (Northamptonshire Area)
Service ID
28290
Description
Pharmacies involved in the provision of needle exchange services will be expected to provide to drug users in Northamptonshire the following three elements:
- Provision of harm reduction advice, information and support to any CRI client or client referred by CRI;
- Signpost clients to available local services covering drug services and general health needs; and
- Distribution of sterile injecting equipment free of charge and collection of used equipment for safe disposal.
Location of service
Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire 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
Not known.
Comments
This service is available in the Northamptonshire area only.
