Derbyshire Recovery Partnership provides a specialist needle and syringe programme (sometimes referred to as Needle Exchange) to support injecting drug users and to promote the reducing of risks associated with injecting for individuals.
Alongside the provision of sterile injecting equipment our specialist needle and syringe services offer a range of information and advice about injecting practice for illicit drugs (including injecting performance enhancing drugs) aimed to reduce risk of infection.
The needle and syringe programme is accessible to anyone who wishes to access health advice, information, or safe injecting equipment (inc. safe storage boxes) and can be accessed confidentially without an individual being open to the drug or alcohol treatment service.
One-to-one support and advice is provided which may include information around injecting techniques, overdose risks, testing for blood borne infections including Hepatitis B, C and HIV infections, Hepatitis A & B immunisations and referral to other services. When you are ready we can also support your entry into the main treatment services.
Sharps boxes are provided with all needle and syringe programme transactions to support safer injecting practice and reduce risk to others.
Training and provision of Naloxone (emergency anti-overdose medication) is also available via the Specialist Needle and Syringe Programme.
In Derbyshire the specialist needle and syringe programme are based at the following locations:
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Chesterfield 42 St Mary's Gate Tel: 01246 216 510 |
The Mews Church Street Tel: 01773 512984 |
Bankgate Unit 13-15 Rinkway Ind. Est. Tel: 0300 790 0263 |
Erewash House Station Road Tel: 01159 309442 |
| Mon: 9am - 5pm Tue: 12pm – 7pm Wed: 9am - 5pm Thur: 9am - 5pm Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed |
Mon: 9am - 5pm Tue: 9pm - 5pm Wed: 9am - 5pm Thur: 9am - 7pm Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed |
Mon: 9am - 5pm Tue: 9pm - 5pm Wed: 9am -7pm Thur: 9am - 5pm Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed |
Mon: 9am - 5pm Tue: 9pm - 7pm Wed: 9am - 5pm Thur: 9am - 5pm Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed |
Needle and Syringe Programme is also provided by a wide number of pharmacies across Derbyshire. The aim of all these services is to:
Derbyshire Recovery Partnership works with those who require support and treatment around their drug or alcohol issues. The service offers a range of options dependent on your needs.
Those with chronic and deteriorating physical health and terminal conditions will have these conditions supported alongside their drug or alcohol treatment. Those who have complex or high risk health concerns will be supported by a designated named Health Improvement Team (HIT) nurse alongside their recovery keyworker to help co-ordinate their health needs.
The Health Improvement Team within Derbyshire Recovery Partnership provides specialist health screening as well as Hepatitis B vaccinations and Hepatitis C and HIV testing alongside advice and support. All those accessing drug or alcohol treatment in Derbyshire who are identified as having physical health risk factors are encouraged to receive an enhanced health check and appropriate vaccinations. For those requiring additional treatment the service will support accessing hepatology and primary care services. In a number of areas Hepatology in-reach will continue to be facilitated to enhance engagement by high risk groups with these essential services.
The HIT nurses also provide support and advice around smoking cessation and sexual health as well as liaison with GP’s and hospitals regarding your treatment aimed at providing you with a holistic package of care.
Specialist prescribing is provided by our Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse and a team of specialist nurse, G.P and pharmacist prescribers. Keyworkers work in tandem with any prescribing, to provide 1-to-1 structured support, care planning and recovery support for service users, alongside any prescribing provided by Derbyshire Recovery Partnership. The service believes that only individual change can lead to long term recovery.
Prescribing in drug and alcohol treatment has the dual focus to reduce harm and promote recovery. A number of prescribing options are available to those in treatment and can include: