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We have 8 rooms immediately available
in our CQC registered Aspinden Wood
Centre for People with long term alcohol
addiction
Delphi Medical opens Lancashire’s
first private community-based
alcohol detox service
A
n innovative new
community detox
service, the first of its
kind to be offered in
Lancashire, has been
launched to help people recover
from alcohol dependency without
having to disrupt their everyday
lives or stay away from home.
The private community detox
service is being delivered by Delphi
Medical from their detox centre, the
Pavilion, based near Lancaster. It’s
hoped that the addition of home-
based detox and drop-in support will
remove barriers and open up support
services to an even wider audience.
As the UK approaches its second
month in lockdown, people are
continuing to adjust. While some
have readily adapted to the ‘new
normal’, others have struggled
to cope. According to research
published by Alcohol Change UK,
one in five people have reported an
increase in alcohol consumption
following the onset of lockdown
(see news, page 5). For some,
lockdown coping strategies may
have instigated or exacerbated a
pattern of alcohol use that could
spiral into dependence.
Dependence, no matter how
mild, can be difficult to overcome
alone. Detox programmes, such as
those offered by Delphi Medical,
provide structured support to help
individuals overcome dependence
in a safe and enduring manner.
While the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic has forced providers to
adapt their service, support remains
available for those concerned about
their own, or a loved one’s, pattern
Male & Female rooms available, Flexible lengths of stay.
Health & Wellbeing support, Personal Care (if required).
Aspinden Wood follows a Harm Reduction Model regarding Alcohol
Consumption Onsite.
The private community detox
service is being delivered by
Delphi Medical from their detox
centre, the Pavilion
of alcohol use.
Community-based detox provides
a viable alternative to traditional
programmes for those who can’t
access residential detox due to
family or work commitments, or who
simply require additional flexibility.
Unlike traditional residential detox
programmes, community detox
allows participants to receive
treatment with minimal impact on
their everyday lives. The programme
offers clinical and therapeutic
treatments that guide participants
through the stages of withdrawal
and set them on the road to recovery.
‘We believe the introduction of
our private community-based alcohol
detox programme will allow us to
support even more individuals within
the local community,’ said Delphi
Medical’s company lead, Emma
Knape. ‘We’re proud to be one of the
first providers in the North West to
make this treatment available and
hope that, when combined with our
diverse support services, this will
allow us to help even more people to
overcome addiction.’
If you’re concerned about your alcohol consumption or that of a
relative or loved one, you can contact Delphi Medical on 01524
39375 or email [email protected]
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