Services Database Needle Exchange Programme (Oxfordshire Area)
Service ID
28330
Description
The pharmacy contractor will provide sterile injecting equipment to people who inject illicit drugs as well as adults who inject non-prescribed performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs).
Location of service
Thames Valley 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
A lead staff member working at the pharmacy must have successfully completed the learning pack Substance use and misuse CPPE 2010 or RCGP Part One Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse in Primary Care (or equivalent as approved by the Council).
Comments
This service is available in the Oxfordshire area only.
