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Newcastle Treatment And Recovery Harm Reduction Service

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Service details

The harm reduction service delivers a range of open access and confidential support for drug and alcohol users. You can access support such as needle and syringe exchange, nursing support, blood-borne virus testing, and access to naloxone. You will also get lots of advice or information, and the staff will work with other services to support your needs.

There are other needle exchange services in the city, including pharmacy exchanges, and the exchange at the Joseph Cowan Health Centre.

The needle exchange after 5pm and on weekends will be available from Plummer Court.

Opening times

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Catchment area

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

This information was supplied by FRANK on 23 April 2026.