Treatments, options and pricing
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Hepatitis B Vaccine £95
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Hepatitis B Immunity £60
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Fit to Work Certificate £60
Adding a Fit to Work certificate to your Needle Stick Service is vital for ensuring employee safety. It confirms that an individual is medically cleared to work safely after a needle stick incident, reducing the risk of complications and disease transmission. This step shows a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and protecting all employees.
Common Q&A about Sharps and Needlestick Service
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
The Sharps Injury Service is a specialized occupational health service that provides support and medical care to professionals who have sustained a sharps injury, such as a needle stick or cut from a sharp instrument while working.
This service is crucial because sharps injuries can expose professionals to bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. The service provides immediate assessment, treatment, and follow-up to minimize health risks.
After a sharps injury, you should immediately encourage the wound to bleed, wash the area with soap and water, apply a waterproof dressing, and seek urgent medical attention from the Sharps Injury Service or your nearest occupational health provider.
During a consultation, you will undergo a risk assessment to evaluate the likelihood of infection, blood tests to check for exposure to bloodborne viruses, and receive advice on necessary treatments, such as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if indicated.
Yes, under the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments) Regulations 2013 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, firms are required to have measures in place to manage sharps injuries, including providing access to appropriate medical services.
Depending on the severity of the injury and the risk of infection, you may be advised to take time off work or modify your duties until it is safe to return. The Sharps Injury Service will provide guidance based on your specific situation.
Follow-up care typically includes additional blood tests to monitor for any signs of infection, counseling services if needed, and ongoing support to address any physical or emotional concerns related to the injury.
In most cases, the employer is responsible for covering the costs associated with the Dentist Sharps Injury Service, including any necessary treatments and follow-up care, as part of their duty to protect employees' health and safety.
Employers can prevent sharps injuries by providing proper training on the safe use and disposal of sharp instruments, implementing safer sharps devices, ensuring the use of protective equipment, and establishing clear protocols for managing sharps injuries.
You can access the Sharps Injury Service through your employer’s occupational health provider or by contacting a designated medical service that specializes in managing sharps injuries. Employers should provide clear guidance on how to access these services in the event of an injury.
