Vulnerable ‘at risk’ as drug needle site closes

• A needle exchange service in Belfast is closing, leaving vulnerable people who use drugs without access to harm reduction support and sterile equipment
• Charity workers warn the closure will have "life-saving" consequences, implying increased risks of infection, overdose, and poor health outcomes in this population
• The service gap highlights the need for GPs and healthcare providers to consider enhanced support for people with substance use disorders during transitions in local services

Belfast charity workers warn people who use the "life-saving" service will be left without support.

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