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Rehab options for NHS Patients

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Can you get Rehab on the NHS in the UK?
What NHS Rehab Services Can I Expect?
How Can I Find NHS Rehab Centres Near Me?
Should I Get Private Rehab Instead?
What Can I Expect from Private Rehab Centres?
How Do I Find Private Rehab Near me?
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Last updated on April 28th, 2022 at 01:53 pm

If you think that you can’t afford to go to rehab, but you do live in the UK, then you may be able to get rehab through the NHS. Although the National Health Service is underfunded, this does not mean that help is not available to you. If you confess your needs to your doctor they will be able to get you free help.

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In the UK, at least, help for addiction is available for free; no matter who you are or what your background. Poverty should not be a barrier towards getting you the help you need for drug or alcohol addiction. We want to help you to recover – so we put together this short blog post to explain how you go about getting NHS rehab in the UK.

 

Can you get Rehab on the NHS in the UK?

If you live in Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland then you are able to get rehab for drug or substance abuse through the NHS.  This means that you can receive free treatment for a drug or alcohol abuse problem. If your addiction is a little outside of the normal parameters (like video game addiction or social addiction problems) then you may have to prove your case. That being said, a sympathetic GP is duty-bound to try to help you recover.

In the UK, the only media focus on rehab from drug or alcohol abuse we see is in coverage of celebrity rehab centres. These are luxurious and opulent – able to accommodate every need. They are usually fully or part residential and have a high price tag. Normal, NHS rehab, isn’t like this. There is a high chance you will be able to arrive in the morning and leave whenever you want to.

The key difference between private treatment and NHS rehab clinics (besides costs) is the residential aspect. If you feel that seclusion away from your old habits would benefit you then private may be your best chance. If not, speaking to your GP may be a good way to get help for the costs of residential rehab for your addiction.

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What NHS Rehab Services Can I Expect?

Whether you need rehab in Knightsbridge or you are looking for drug rehab in Highgate – the NHS has a solution for you. It will start with a trip to your GP and will probably end with you being referred to a rehabilitation clinic near you.

There are rehab clinics all across the country – from rehab in west Brompton to rehab in York. You will be able to find a rehab clinic in your area that will provide you with a range of therapies and services, all aimed at getting you off alcohol or drugs. Best of all, when you go via the NHS you don’t need to worry about things like the steroid rehab costs, or the price of rehab in the UK.

Your GP will likely want to prescribe a range of medications to help you stay off the substances you are addicted to. These will probably help you treat the symptoms of withdrawal but can be addictive themselves. For example, the use of mephedrone in heroin addiction has led to many people wondering how to beat mephedrone addiction in its own right.

That being said – your doctor will not prescribe anything that they do not think is right for you. It is important that you follow your GP’s advice when considering rehab options in the UK.

 

How Can I Find NHS Rehab Centres Near Me?

You can find a UK rehab centre near you by visiting our website. We have all the information you need to help you make an informed decision with regard your recovery and care. We can help you come off alcohol – and stay off… or we can at least give you enough of a helping hand to get you started.

You can follow this link to get more information on rehab clinics near you. Help4Addiction is also only a phone call away should you need a private chat. You can reach us on 0203 955 7700 if you should wish to speak to one of our consultants.

 

Should I Get Private Rehab Instead?

If you would prefer to be in full time residential care – and if you think you can afford it, then private rehab clinics are an option. It costs about £4,000 to complete a 21-28 day rehab centre course in the UK. The NHS will be able to help you with some of the costs but not all. You may be left out of pocket but the treatment you receive will be more thorough, more in-depth, and you will have more one-on-one time with any addiction counsellors you may need.

IF you can afford private rehab, and if you think it is the best thing for your situation, then nothing is to stop you. Be aware that the process will not be any easier, but the luxurious setting may help soothe your soul.

 

What Can I Expect from Private Rehab Centres?

Both private and NHS rehabilitation clinics for drug or alcohol abuse will have similar facilities. The private centres are likely to be more opulent, but the basic facilities ought to be the same.

You should have access to:

  • Access to a trained counsellor and potential group therapy sessions.
  • The full support of peers who have been in similar situations to you.
  • Nurses and Doctors who know the ins and outs of your condition and your needs.
  • Various therapy technologies, some centres favour holistic therapies, some arts and crafts. The point is that they offer a range of activities that will keep you busy.
  • Various other helpful therapies which are all aimed at you making a successful recovery.

 

How Do I Find Private Rehab Near me?

Whether you want to source a private rehab clinic or whether you want to find an NHS rehab centre near you – you will be able to find it on Rehab Locations page.

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Further Help for Addictions

Whether you choose to use the NHS rehab services or whether you want to check into a private rehab facility – we here at Help4Addiction can help you. Call us today on 0203 955 7700 to speak to a consultant for free advice. When you contact us you are taking the first step towards wellness, with a lot of positivity and a lot of hard work – the end of your addiction is in sight!

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Nick Conn

Nicholas Conn is a leading industry addiction expert who runs the UK’s largest addiction advisory service and is regularly featured in the national press, radio and TV. He has been clean himself since 2009 and has worked in the Addiction and Rehab Industry for over a decade. Nick is dedicated to helping others recover and get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. In 2013, he released a book ‘The Thin White’ line that is available on Amazon.

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Dr Robert Lefever

Dr. Robert Lefever is a world leading addictions specialist. He is the foremost expert for addiction treatment. He has personally been in recovery from all substances since the 12th October 1984.

He created the first rehab in the UK to look at all addiction in 1986. Dr. Robert Lefever wrote with Professor Geoffrey Stephenson the masters degree course in addiction psychology at London South Bank University, this was the first of its kind and one of the most highly regarded courses that a therapist can do today.

Robert is also a TED speaker, author, composer and still remains an addiction treatment counsellor.

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