Needle and syringe exchange
Free, confidential sterile needles, syringes and sharps bins, and a safe place to bring used ones back. No appointment, and no name needed.
- Free and confidential
- No appointment, and you don’t have to give your name
- Bring used equipment back in a sharps bin and take a new one
- A quiet word in our private room whenever you’d like one
No appointment needed. Come to the counter any time we’re open: Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 10:30pm. Sunday, 12 noon to 10:30pm.
Opening times and directionsIf you feel very unwell, call NHS 111, or in an emergency, 999.
What you get
What you can get
Sterile needles and syringes, a sharps bin to keep used ones safe, and advice on safer injecting.
Bringing used equipment back
Bring used needles and syringes back in a closed sharps bin and hand it over at the counter. Please don’t put them in household rubbish or recycling.
Support when you want it
If you ever want help with drug use, ask and we’ll tell you how to reach local drug and alcohol services. There’s no pressure.
Quick answers
- Do I have to give my name?
- No. You might be asked a couple of anonymous questions, such as whether it’s your first visit, so the service can be counted. You can say no.
- Can I ask for the private room?
- Yes. Just ask at the counter.
- How much does needle and syringe exchange cost?
- Free.
- Do I need an appointment?
- No. Come to the counter any time we’re open.
- How long does it take?
- A few minutes at the counter.
- Where is it?
- Oswaldtwistle Pharmacy, 300 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JD.
- When are you open?
- Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 10:30pm. Sunday, 12 noon to 10:30pm.
Your visit, start to finish
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Learn
What it is, and whether it’s for you: it’s all above. Any questions, call us on 01254 399898 or pop in.
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Come in
Any time we’re open, to the counter at 300 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JD. No appointment needed.
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At the counter
It takes a few minutes. Ask for a quiet word in our private room if you’d rather.
