Services Database Needle Exchange (Northamptonshire Area)

Service ID

28290

Description

Pharmacies involved in the provision of needle exchange services will be expected to provide to drug users in Northamptonshire the following three elements:

  1. Provision of harm reduction advice, information and support to any CRI client or client referred by CRI;
  2. Signpost clients to available local services covering drug services and general health needs; and
  3. Distribution of sterile injecting equipment free of charge and collection of used equipment for safe disposal.

Location of service

Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes 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 Northamptonshire area only.