Bradford Needle Exchange Scheme
The Bradford Needle Exchange Scheme was launched in 1987 as an initiative to prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis and other infections through injecting drug use. It operates through a large number of pharmacies and drug services across the Bradford district, and provides a comprehensive range of free equipment, information and advice.
The service is aimed at anyone involved in injecting drug use, from people who are injecting street drugs such as heroin, through to bodybuilders using steroids. All information collected by the scheme is kept confidential.
We also provide comprehensive safe disposal facilities and all clients are strongly encouraged to return their used works for safe disposal.
The Bradford scheme scored maximum marks for quality and standards in the Healthcare Commission audit into Harm Reduction Services in 2008.
To access this service please contact:
- The BRIDGE Project
35 Salem Street
Bradford BD1 4QH
Telephone 01274 723863; or - Project 6
6 Temple Street
Keighley
BD21 2AD
Telephone 01535 610480.
For further information please contact the Needle Exchange Co-ordinator.
