Services Database Needle Exchange Service (Stoke-on-Trent Area)
Service ID
109108
Description
The service will be provided to drug users in Stoke-on-Trent who are requiring sterile needles, syringes, injecting paraphernalia, harm reduction advice and signposting to other relevant health and social agencies.
Location of service
North Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent 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
Lifeline training events will be held regularly and will be available to all pharmacists and pharmacy staff, even if they are not currently involved in provision of the service.
Training for pharmacists and pharmacy staff will include health and safety plus appropriate related topics including basic drugs awareness, referral, health promotion, approach to treatment, local issues / developments and national guidance.
Attendance at the first session on initiation of accreditation and service provision and then at least one session per year is compulsory for the Pharmacist(s) / Pharmacy Manager / Dispensing Technician(s) accredited to oversee the service in each participating pharmacy.
It also a requirement for the Pharmacist(s) and / or Pharmacy Technician(s) at each pharmacy to complete the CPPE Distance Learning Package on “Substance Misuse and Misuse” OR have previously completed “Opiate treatment: Supporting pharmacists for improved “ within 6 months of commencing service provision.
Comments
This service is available in the Stoke-on-Trent area only.
