Contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

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Syringe dispensing machine, English, 1991
Made:
1990-1992 in Europe
Contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

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Contents of syringe dispensing machine for use by drug addicts to limit the spread of AIDS (HIV), developed by the Lifeline Project Ltd, Manchester, English, 1991. Includes six empty packets; thirty-nine full packets containing three barrels, three needles, one condom and one replacement vending token; thirteen spare barrels; eighteen spare needles; six spare condoms and fifty-six spare metal tokens. Operated by metal tokens the machine dispenses one full pack at a time

This vending machine was the first of its kind and was aimed at preventing the spread of infections such as HIV caused by needle sharing among drug users. Machines like this were to be used if Needle Exchange Units were shut or unavailable in the area. Each user was given a special token to work the machine. The machine distributed packets containing three syringes, one condom and a new token. There is also a special section for the user to deposit used needles. Each machine cost £600.

This project was developed by Lifeline Project Limited, a day centre for drug users based in Manchester. It was founded in 1971 and now has centres across the United Kingdom.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Object Number:
1992-29 Pt2
Materials:
metal (unknown), steel (metal), plastic (unidentified) and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 975 mm x 340 mm x 245 mm,
type:
dispensing machine

Parts

Six empty packets, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Six empty packets, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Six empty packets originally containing three barrels, three needles, one condom and one replacement vending token, part of syringe dispensing machine for use by drug addicts to limit the spread of AIDS (HIV), developed by the Lifeline Project Ltd, Manchester, English, 1991

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This vending machine was the first of its kind and was aimed at preventing the spread of infections such as HIV caused by needle sharing among drug users. Machines like this were to be used if Needle Exchange Units were shut or unavailable in the area. Each user was given a special token to work the machine. The machine distributed packets containing three syringes, one condom and a new token. There is also a special section for the user to deposit used needles. Each machine cost £600.

This project was developed by Lifeline Project Limited, a day centre for drug users based in Manchester. It was founded in 1971 and now has centres across the United Kingdom.

Object Number:
1992-29 Pt2/1
type:
packaging
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Thirty-nine full packets, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Thirty-nine full packets, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Thirty-nine packets containing three barrels, three needles, one condom and one replacement vending token, part of syringe dispensing machine for use by drug addicts to limit the spread of AIDS (HIV), developed by the Lifeline Project Ltd, Manchester, English, 1991

More

This vending machine was the first of its kind and was aimed at preventing the spread of infections such as HIV caused by needle sharing among drug users. Machines like this were to be used if Needle Exchange Units were shut or unavailable in the area. Each user was given a special token to work the machine. The machine distributed packets containing three syringes, one condom and a new token. There is also a special section for the user to deposit used needles. Each machine cost £600.

This project was developed by Lifeline Project Limited, a day centre for drug users based in Manchester. It was founded in 1971 and now has centres across the United Kingdom.

Object Number:
1992-29 Pt2/2
type:
packaging
Thirteen spare barrels, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Thirteen spare barrels, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Thirteen spare barrels, usually dispensed in packets containing three barrels, three needles, one condom and one replacement vending token, part of syringe dispensing machine for use by drug addicts to limit the spread of AIDS (HIV), developed by the Lifeline Project Ltd, Manchester, English, 1991

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This vending machine was the first of its kind and was aimed at preventing the spread of infections such as HIV caused by needle sharing among drug users. Machines like this were to be used if Needle Exchange Units were shut or unavailable in the area. Each user was given a special token to work the machine. The machine distributed packets containing three syringes, one condom and a new token. There is also a special section for the user to deposit used needles. Each machine cost £600.

This project was developed by Lifeline Project Limited, a day centre for drug users based in Manchester. It was founded in 1971 and now has centres across the United Kingdom.

Object Number:
1992-29 Pt2/3
type:
barrel - container
Eighteen spare needles, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Eighteen spare needles, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Eighteen spare needles usually dispensed in packets containing three barrels, three needles, one condom and one replacement vending token, part of syringe dispensing machine for use by drug addicts to limit the spread of AIDS (HIV), developed by the Lifeline Project Ltd, Manchester, English, 1991

More

This vending machine was the first of its kind and was aimed at preventing the spread of infections such as HIV caused by needle sharing among drug users. Machines like this were to be used if Needle Exchange Units were shut or unavailable in the area. Each user was given a special token to work the machine. The machine distributed packets containing three syringes, one condom and a new token. There is also a special section for the user to deposit used needles. Each machine cost £600.

This project was developed by Lifeline Project Limited, a day centre for drug users based in Manchester. It was founded in 1971 and now has centres across the United Kingdom.

Object Number:
1992-29 Pt2/4
type:
needle - piercing tool
Six spare condoms, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Six spare condoms, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Six spare condoms, usually dispensed in packets containing three barrels, three needles, one condom and one replacement vending token, part of syringe dispensing machine for use by drug addicts to limit the spread of AIDS (HIV), developed by the Lifeline Project Ltd, Manchester, English, 1991

More

This vending machine was the first of its kind and was aimed at preventing the spread of infections such as HIV caused by needle sharing among drug users. Machines like this were to be used if Needle Exchange Units were shut or unavailable in the area. Each user was given a special token to work the machine. The machine distributed packets containing three syringes, one condom and a new token. There is also a special section for the user to deposit used needles. Each machine cost £600.

This project was developed by Lifeline Project Limited, a day centre for drug users based in Manchester. It was founded in 1971 and now has centres across the United Kingdom.

Object Number:
1992-29 Pt2/5
type:
condom
Fifty-eight spare metal tokens, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Fifty-eight spare metal tokens, part of contents of syringe dispensing machine, Europe, 1990-1992

Fifty-eight spare metal tokens, usually dispensed in packets containing three barrels, three needles, one condom and one replacement vending token, part of syringe dispensing machine for use by drug addicts to limit the spread of AIDS (HIV), developed by the Lifeline Project Ltd, Manchester, English, 1991

More

This vending machine was the first of its kind and was aimed at preventing the spread of infections such as HIV caused by needle sharing among drug users. Machines like this were to be used if Needle Exchange Units were shut or unavailable in the area. Each user was given a special token to work the machine. The machine distributed packets containing three syringes, one condom and a new token. There is also a special section for the user to deposit used needles. Each machine cost £600.

This project was developed by Lifeline Project Limited, a day centre for drug users based in Manchester. It was founded in 1971 and now has centres across the United Kingdom.

Object Number:
1992-29 Pt2/6
type:
token

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