I have read this thread with interest.I am exposed to patients with drug addiction on an almost daily basis through my line of work. These people are ill and desperate and do need these services. However,I think it is ridiculous to put a needle exchange on crystal palace road. This is a residential street essentially quite far from a station or lordship lane. It means that patients will have to walk through residential areas to reach the pharmacy. And if they are looking for a fix and need money they will steal. Fact! I think there is a need for needle exchanges but a busier area would be better rather than a reasonably quiet residential street. As for the Dulwich medical practice - they are doing this for money. As no practice enjoys this type of patient illness as they are hard work.Not to mention - Hold on to your handbags in the waiting room. I have read what I,ve written and it sounds harsh..... yet addicts will agree nothing matters if they are desperate for a fix and they will steal from anyone to feed there habit.