Admissions
Coming into treatment at Abbington House starts with a phone call. Whether you are calling for yourself or someone close to you, our admissions team will talk you through what happens next.
In many cases, an assessment can be arranged quickly, and admission can take place within days rather than weeks.
Still weighing up whether private residential treatment is the right route? Our private rehab page covers that decision. If you already know treatment is the direction, here is how coming to Abbington House works.
How do admissions work?
The first conversation is about understanding what is happening now and what admission to Abbington House would involve. Treatment at Abbington House is arranged privately, without an NHS referral or waiting list. There is nothing formal to prepare before calling.
Michael Garnham - Director of Admissions
In recovery for over twenty five years.
I know how much it takes to make that first call, because I had to make it myself. It can feel daunting, for the person struggling and often for the people around them too. My team's role is to make the part that follows feel clearer: to listen, answer questions, and help people understand what happens next.
Admissions in three steps
Step 1 - First conversation
A phone call with a member of the admissions team. We talk through what has been happening, what support has already been tried, and any immediate concerns around health, withdrawal, work, or family. It is also a chance to ask questions and see whether residential treatment feels suitable.
Step 2 – Confidential assessment
If residential treatment feels appropriate, we arrange a confidential assessment. This helps us understand your situation in more detail: substance use, physical and mental health, whether detox may be needed, and any additional support needs.
Step 3 – Planning arrival
Once treatment is agreed, we set an admission date and talk through practical arrangements. Where detox is needed, it is planned in advance, so by the time you arrive you know what to expect.
If you are calling for someone else
Many admissions conversations begin with a partner, parent, sibling or close friend. If someone you care about is open to support, we can help talk through what the next steps look like. If they are unsure, we can still help you think through what is realistic and what options are available.
Your privacy
The admissions process is confidential throughout. Your details are not shared without your consent unless there is a serious safety concern. With your permission, we can speak to a GP, prescriber or employer to support planning. You are told what information is needed and why.
If you need adjustments
If you live with ADHD, autism, or anything else that affects how you experience a new environment, the admissions process can be adapted. That might mean a written summary of what to expect rather than a long call, a quieter arrival time, having someone with you for the conversation, or taking the first days at a gentler pace. We will ask what would help during the assessment, so it can be planned before you arrive.
Fees and what is included
Treatment is a single fixed fee covering the residential stay. Questions about fees and what is included are covered on our rehab costs page, and questions about how long treatment lasts are covered on our length of stay page.
What treatment looks like at Abbington House
Admissions explain how people get into treatment. What it actually looks like day to day, including detox, therapy, family support, aftercare, and the structure of residential treatment, is covered within residential rehab.
Speak to admissions
When you are ready, give us a call. A member of the admissions team will talk through your situation and what admission would involve.