Services Database Needle Exchange

Service ID

44528

Description

The aims of this service are to:

  • provide a community based service for drug users, to facilitate the exchange of needle and injecting equipment; and
  • improve the health of local communities by preventing the spread of blood-borne infections by ensuring the safe disposal of used injecting equipment.

Location of service

Rotherham 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.

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