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Found a needle or syringe:
DO NOT TOUCH IT
If it is in a pubic place PLEASE phone the Council to arrange to have it picked up
Remember the exact location and if possible stay at the site until the collection team arrive
DO NOT PUT THE NEEDLE/SYRINGE IN A LITTER BIN
Contact the Council to safely dispose of discarded needles and syringes:
Blaby District Council - Commercial Environmental Health Team 0116 2727555
Charnwood Borough Council - Environmental Services 01509 634563
Harborough District Council - Community Safety Team 01858 821349
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council - Street Scene Services 01455 251137
Melton Borough Council - Customer Services Department 01664 502502
North West Leicestershire - Customer Services Department 01530 454545
Oadby & Wigston - Customer Services Department 0116 2888961
If you receive a needlestick injury:
For immediate advice on needlestick injury ring NHS Direct 24 Hour Helpline 0845 4647
Do not suck the area, but encourage the injury to bleed freely for at least two minutes
Wash the area gently with running tap water and if possible soap
After two minutes bleeding, try to stop it by applying light pressure, and apply a clean dressing
Seek medical advice from your doctor or hospital emergency department as soon as possible
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