Services Database Needle Exchange Service (South Tyneside Area)
Service ID
101003
Description
The aim of the service is to provide:
• An accessible community needle exchange to injecting drug users with respect,
confidentiality and professional discretion
• Safe disposal facilities for used injecting equipment hence to reduce contaminated
equipment found in South Tyneside
• Health education to injecting users
• A point of referral for suitable clients to access community treatment
Location of service
Gateshead & South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside area only.
