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Where to Obtain Sterile Injecting Equipment in Barnsley 

In Barnsley, you can access sterile injecting equipment through several Needle & Syringe Programmes (NSPs). These programmes provide a full range of injecting equipment and other supplies suitable for various uses, including image and performance-enhancing drugs like anabolic steroids, as well as psychoactive drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and ketamine.

Confidential and Accessible Services

All NSP services in Barnsley are confidential. To register, we only need your initials and date of birth.

Alternative Access

If you prefer not to visit an NSP in person, you can purchase a complete range of injecting equipment online at Exchange Supplies. They offer needles, syringes, swabs, and other injecting equipment.

Barnsley Recovery Steps NSP

Barnsley Recovery Steps offers a specialist NSP service staffed by knowledgeable and experienced harm reduction workers. They provide comprehensive advice and information about all aspects of injecting drug use.

NSP Opening Times at 5-6 Burleigh Court:

  • Monday to Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 – 19:00
  • Friday: 09:15 – 17:00

Community Pharmacies Offering NSP Services

Several community pharmacies in Barnsley also provide NSP services. Here’s a list of the pharmacies:

  • AM Clark LTD
    1a Market Place, Penistone, S36 6DA
    Telephone: 01226 763103
  • Boots Pharmacy
    34-40 Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1RT
    Telephone: 01226 282616
  • Well Pharmacy
    2 Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9JU
    Telephone: 01226 754138
  • Weldricks
    Goldthorpe Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, S63 9EH
    Telephone: 01709 893287
  • Stones Pharmacy Darfield
    1 Church St, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9JX
    Telephone: 01226 270240
  • Well Pharmacy
    The Hoyland Centre, High Street, Hoyland, S74 9AF
    Telephone: 01226 744633

Note: Please contact individual pharmacies for stock availability and the most up-to-date opening hours.

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