If you inject drugs, we are here to help you stay as safe and healthy as possible.
Our needle and syringe provision (NSP) offers free and sterile injecting equipment, as well as harm reduction advice and support.
Our service is confidential, non-judgemental, and free. You do not need to use our drug service to access needle and syringe provision. You can also use NSP if you inject performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs), weight loss drugs, or are transitioning.
You can access NSP with us, or with participating pharmacies across Hampshire.
What is needle and syringe provision?
Needle and syringe provision (sometimes called needle exchange) is a harm reduction service.
It provides sterile injecting equipment and safe disposal of used equipment, to help people who inject drugs reduce health risks.
Using sterile equipment each time you inject can help prevent:
- Blood borne viruses such as HIV and hepatitis C
- Infections and injuries
- Overdose
You can also get health advice and support if you want it. Our staff are here to listen and help you, and never judge you.
What we provide
You can get free and sterile injecting equipment and harm reduction supplies, including:
- Needles and syringes
- Cookers/spoons
- Filters
- Vitamin C
- Water for injection
- Sharps bins
- Foil
- Condoms and lube
- Naloxone (for overdose prevention)
- Low dead space (LDS) equipment
- Wound care packs
- Blood borne virus (BBV) testing
If you have used equipment, you can return it to us, or anywhere you see the national needle exchange sign, and we will safely dispose for you.
We also provide free annual health and injecting technique check-ups for anyone injecting drugs.
Overdose prevention with naloxone
Naloxone is an emergency medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an overdose on opioids, such as heroin and methadone.
It’s free and it saves lives.
At Inclusion Recovery Hampshire, we can provide free naloxone kits and training, so you know how to use it in an emergency.
How to access needle and syringe provision in Hampshire
If you need access to free needles and injecting equipment in Hampshire, NSP is available at:
- Our service. Click here to contact us.
- At participating sites, such as pharmacies.
This service is confidential, and you do not need to give your personal details to receive equipment.
Pharmacies that offer needle and syringe provision
Click below to view a full list of pharmacies that offer NSP.
How to get needle exchange supplies delivered to you for free
We have partnered with Exchange Supplies to deliver NSP Direct, a service that allows you to order needle exchange supplies and get them discreetly posted to you for free. You can still contact us for harm reduction advice if you use the postal service.
How to order
To order free injecting equipment discreetly packed, and delivered by post, contact our team for a unique code and instructions on how to open an account.
Once you have set up an account, you can log in and order free equipment deliveries whenever you need them.
Need more support?
If you would like help with your own, or someone else’s drug or alcohol use, we can support you.
Contact our team or make a referral online.
We also provide mobile NSP and harm reduction in the Hampshire area. Give us a call or drop us a text to arrange delivery, collection of used sharps, or for support: 07791 466 272