Services Database Needle & Syringe Programme Incorporating Take Home Naloxone Programme

Service ID

36017

Description

The aim of the service is to provide service users who inject drugs with clean needles and syringes simultaneously with a Take Home Naloxone Kit to those injecting and at risk of opiate overdose.

Location of service

Hertfordshire LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

Needle & syringe programme

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

  • The accredited pharmacist must have successfully completed the CPPE declaration of competence which includes the course “Substance Use and Misuse” (Pharmacist Version) and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable adults which must be updated every two years.
  • All accredited pharmacists will be required to complete the CPPE Declaration of Competence for the Needle Exchange Programme.
  • For Naloxone Take Home service, the accredited pharmacist and support staff will attend the initial training and accreditation evening organised by the commissioner before commencing this service.

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