Likewise Sheffield- Needle Exchange
Needle & Syringe Provision (NSP) is an important harm reduction intervention: paraphernalia is provided free of charge to service users to increase coverage and reduce the need for sharing/re-using equipment and associated blood borne virus transmission risks. Additionally, the provision of more suitable paraphernalia, brief intervention advice and signposting can reduce further harms, particularly those relating to injecting techniques and injection site problems. NSP also ensures safe and appropriate disposal of associated sharps waste and reduces the risk of needle finds. Providing NSP via the Pharmacy can enable development of a therapeutic relationship and provides additional opportunities for providing timely and supportive advice, especially for people who may not otherwise be engaging with services.
A new service called Likewise Sheffield will provide drug, alcohol and addiction recovery services across the full Sheffield region from 1st August 2023 led by Humankind Charity in partnership with Project 6.
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