NHS
Needle and syringe exchange. Free and confidential.
We run a free, confidential needle and syringe exchange. You can collect clean injecting equipment and return used needles and syringes safely in a sharps bin, with no appointment needed. Our pharmacist can also give advice on safer injecting and local support services if you'd like it.
Updated October 2026
Needle exchange
Clean equipment. No judgement.
What's available
Free, and confidential.
Ask at the counter during opening hours.
Clean equipment
Needles, syringes and other injecting equipment.
Safe disposal
Bring used items back in a sharps bin and we'll dispose of them safely.
Advice
On safer injecting and where to find local drug and alcohol support.
How it works
Simple, and discreet.
Ask at the counter
No appointment and no referral needed.
Collect
We'll give you the equipment you need, discreetly.
Return used items
Bring them back in a sharps bin next time.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Ask at the counter any time we're open: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm.
Is it confidential?
Yes. The service is confidential, and we keep conversations private.
Does it cost anything?
No. The equipment and the disposal of used items are free.
How do I return used needles?
Bring them back in a sharps bin, which we can give you. Please don't bring loose needles or put them in household rubbish.
Can you help with anything else?
If you'd like it, our pharmacist can give advice on safer injecting and tell you about local drug and alcohol support services.
Ready when you are
Need clean equipment? Ask at the counter.
No appointment needed. Or call 01256 460390.