Services Database Needle & Syringe Exchange Service (Wiltshire Area)
Service ID
36307
Description
Pharmacy teams will provide access to sterile needles and syringes, and sharps containers for the return of used equipment.
The pharmacy team will also provide support and advice to the user, including referral to other health and social care professionals and specialist drug and alcohol treatment services where appropriate. In addition, the pharmacy team will regularly promote safe practice to all users, including advice on sexual health and STIs, HIV and Hepatitis C transmission and Hepatitis B immunisation.
Location of service
Swindon & Wiltshire 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
The pharmacy contractor must be able to demonstrate that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service have undertaken CPD relevant to this service e.g. CPPE Opiate Treatment: supporting pharmacists for improved patient care open learning, Public Health – drug users, harm reduction workshop.
Attendance is also require at Council arranged contractor meetings to promote service development and update the knowledge of pharmacy staff.
Comments
This service is available in the Wiltshire area only.
