Sat 29 August 2026 12:00-20:00
Bristol Drugs Project, 11 Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE
When: 12:00 - 20:00 every last Saturday of the month. Last substances accepted at 7pm.
Where: Bristol Drugs Project, 11 Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE
The Loop's regular drug checking service, the first in the UK, takes place every last Saturday of the month in Bristol. The Loop team, chemists and healthcare staff, complete drug testing in our mobile laboratory and provide harm reduction advice and consultations informed by the testing of submitted substances. Everyone is welcome to use the service and to drop-in to meet and speak with The Loop. These sessions are anonymous, non-judgemental and free.
All drug use carries risk.
The risk is currently heightened due to concerns about synthetic substances unknowingly being missold and consumed. This service informs national and local stakeholders about dangerous substances in circulation while informing public messaging, drug alerts and other early warning systems.
In line with current government policy, The Loop Bristol Drug Checking Service is focused on those at the greatest risk of harm – people with dependent drug use.
The Loop Drug Checking Service will provide individually tailored healthcare consultations to people with dependent drug use which discuss relative risks, harm reduction strategies and signposting to further drug treatment and health services.