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Private Rehab

Private rehab means arranging treatment directly, with clear information about costs, availability, assessment and admission before any decision is made.

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Page Last Updated on 28/05/2026 by:

Michael Williams

Michael Williams (Mikey) is the Treatment Manager at Abbington House and has been in recovery since 2011. He oversees the day-to-day delivery of care and brings lived experience into every part of the work.

What private rehab means

Private rehab is treatment accessed and funded directly, rather than through an NHS referral or placement. It is paid for privately, either by the person, their family. At Abbington House, private rehab gives people a clear route into residential treatment.

Why consider private rehab?

Why consider private rehab?

People often look at private rehab when things have been going on longer than expected, and waiting no longer feels manageable. There may have been attempts to stop, cut down, or wait for things to settle. Families may reach the point where they need a clearer route than watching and hoping.

Private rehab can give people a more direct way to access treatment: clarity, speed and privacy at a difficult point, with fewer gaps between asking for help and understanding what happens next. It also means the family can ask questions early, rather than trying to work everything out alone.

Questions people often have before deciding

Private treatment usually raises practical questions. These are the pages that answer them:

  • Admissions — what happens when you contact Abbington House, and how admission works.
  • Costs — what the fee includes, and how costs are discussed before treatment.
  • Length of stay — how long residential treatment usually lasts, and what can affect that.
  • Travelling for rehab — how to think about distance from home when choosing residential treatment.
  • Private vs NHS — how private rehab differs from NHS or community support.
  • Residential vs outpatient — how staying in treatment differs from attending support while living at home.
  • Do I need rehab or detox? — how to think about the right level of support.

Admissions

You do not need to know exactly what is needed before speaking to someone. Most people start with a phone call. We listen to what has been happening, answer practical questions, and explain what admission to Abbington House would involve.

Admissions