South Gloucestershire Drug & Alcohol Services

Harm Reduction

 

  • Hepatitis Support
    • You can talk to your GP, health worker or SGDAS support worker about screening, testing and vaccinations for Hepatitis B and you will be offered both.
    • They can also arrange screening for Hepatitis C and give you information on the benefits of acupuncture, how your diet can help, and advise you on other ways of reducing risks to your health.

 

  • Needle Exchange

A needle exchange service is now available from a variety of venues across South Gloucestershire to meet the needs of rural communities. A range of needles and barrels are available as well as citric and free condoms.  Harm reduction advice and information is offered as part of this service.  Call freephone 0800 0733 011 or the proactive outreach workers on 07917 456677 or 07920 265952 for details of opening times and venues. 

Also, a needle exchange service is provided at the pharmacies listed below:

Cadbury Heath
Stuart Moul 0117 9671192

Kingswood
JRW Billing 0117 9670061
Co-op Pharmacy 0117 9673384

Patchway
Lloyds Chemist 0117 9692056

Staple Hill
Alliance Pharmacy 0117 9566488

Yate
Alliance Pharmacy 01454 313688

  • Free Save a Life First Aid Training

Courses are run throughout the year free of charge and open to all.  Freephone 0800 0733 011.

  • Sexual health

For information on any sexual health issues or concerns, talk to your SGDAS worker, or contact the Milne Centre on tel: 0117 928 3011.