Home alcohol detox in
Bedford
We provide supervised alcohol detox in your own home across Bedford Borough.
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A consultant psychiatrist prescribes, a registered nurse visits you, and a prescriber is on call 24 hours a day during your detox. Bedford's free service is Path 2 Recovery on The Crescent, run by East London NHS Foundation Trust.
How home alcohol detox works in Bedford
Home alcohol detox with Ash Rehab follows the same steps wherever you live. It starts with a free triage call with our clinical team, by phone or video. If home detox looks right, our consultant psychiatrist assesses you by video and reviews your blood tests before anything is prescribed. On the day you start, a registered nurse visits you at home with your first supply of medicine, which is reduced over 7 to 10 days. At each visit your nurse checks your withdrawal score, pulse, blood pressure and temperature, and a prescriber is available by phone 24 hours a day during your detox. A responsible adult stays with you for the first 72 hours, or a trained member of our team if you choose our Enhanced + Supporter programme. Before your detox ends, we agree a written relapse-prevention plan with you, and we call you at 1, 4 and 12 weeks afterwards.
- Free triage call. A confidential phone or video call with our clinical team, in most cases on the day you get in touch.
- Assessment and blood tests. Our consultant psychiatrist assesses you by video and reviews your blood results before writing your detox plan.
- Nurse visits at home. A registered nurse visits you at home, checks your withdrawal on the CIWA-Ar scale and reports to your prescriber.
- Aftercare and relapse prevention. Before your detox ends, we agree a written relapse-prevention plan. With your agreement, we send your GP a summary when your detox finishes. You can ask us not to.
Every programme includes
- A free, confidential triage call by phone or video
- A clinical assessment by video with our consultant psychiatrist
- Blood tests before anything is prescribed
- A personalised detox plan and all the medication it needs
- Nurse visits at home throughout your detox
- CIWA-Ar withdrawal monitoring at every visit
- A prescriber on call 24 hours a day during your detox
- A written emergency plan and relapse-prevention plan
- With your agreement, we send your GP a summary when your detox finishes. You can ask us not to.
Every nurse visit is a booked appointment at your home. We confirm visit times when we assess you.
Areas and postcodes we cover around Bedford
| Postcode district | Areas |
|---|---|
| MK40 | Bedford town centre, Queens Park |
| MK41 | Brickhill, Putnoe, Goldington |
| MK42 | Kempston, Elstow, Wixams |
Villages in MK43 and MK44 straddle Bedford Borough and neighbouring council areas; call us to confirm. Ampthill and Flitwick are on our Bedfordshire page.
Call us on 0330 043 9963 to confirm coverage for your postcode.
Free alcohol support in Bedford
You do not have to pay for help with alcohol. If you live in Bedford, you can contact the free local service.
Path 2 Recovery (P2R) Bedford Borough
East London NHS Foundation Trust, for Bedford Borough Council.
- Phone: 0333 332 4019
- Email: elft.p2rsupportsystems@nhs.net
- Address: 21 The Crescent, Bedford MK40 2RT
- Refer yourself to Path 2 Recovery (P2R) Bedford Borough
- More about Path 2 Recovery (P2R) Bedford Borough
Free for adults in Bedford Borough, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You can refer yourself, and support can include the whole family. Bedford Hospital also has a drug and alcohol care team for people admitted to hospital.
Other free support
- Drinkline. Free, confidential national alcohol helpline. Phone 0300 123 1110. More about Drinkline
Talking to your GP in Bedford
Path 2 Recovery accepts self-referrals, so you don't need a GP appointment first. Your GP can also refer you, and can check your physical health before you stop drinking.
With your agreement, we send your GP a summary when your detox finishes. You can ask us not to.
Local NHS services are planned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board.
If you become unwell during detox in Bedford
Call 999 if you have a seizure, see or hear things that are not there, become very confused, or have chest pain. During your detox you can also call our prescriber 24 hours a day.
Bedford Hospital
A&E. Run by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford MK42 9DJ. Bedford's emergency department.
Meetings and peer support near Bedford
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous: Bedford area meetings lists meetings in the area, including:
- Bedford Topic
- Bedford Discussion
- Bedford Big Book and 12/12 Study
- Bedford Primary Purpose
- Bedford (Saturday)
- Bedford A Bridge to Freedom (Kempston)
- Bedford Wixams Beginners
- Bedford Young Persons Monthly
Find a SMART Recovery meeting, using SMART Recovery UK's own finder.
AA's national helpline is 0800 917 7650. Al-Anon groups meet in Bedford and Kempston; check al-anonuk.org.uk for current venues.
Meetings change. Check the official finder before you go.
Support for family and friends in Bedford
- Carers in Bedfordshire. Bedford Heights, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7BJ. Support for unpaid carers, including families of people who drink. Phone 0300 111 1919. More about Carers in Bedfordshire
- Drug and Alcohol Family Support (DAFS). Volunteer-run family support, with meetings in Bedford and a monthly online session. More about Drug and Alcohol Family Support (DAFS)
Al-Anon's national helpline, for anyone affected by someone else's drinking, is 0800 0086 811.
Home alcohol detox in Bedford: your questions
Is there a free alcohol service in Bedford?
Yes. Path 2 Recovery, at 21 The Crescent, is free for adults in Bedford Borough. Call 0333 332 4019, email elft.p2rsupportsystems@nhs.net or refer yourself online.
Which hospital would I go to in an emergency in Bedford?
Bedford Hospital on Kempston Road has the town's A&E. Call 999 for a seizure, hallucinations or severe confusion. During your detox our prescriber is also available 24 hours a day.
Do you cover Kempston and Wixams?
Yes. We cover MK40, MK41 and MK42, including Kempston, Elstow and Wixams. For villages in MK43 and MK44, call us on 0330 043 9963 to confirm.
Why choose a private detox if Path 2 Recovery is free?
Many people should use Path 2 Recovery, and we'll tell you if it suits you better. People choose us when they want to start quickly, prefer nurse visits at home, or want a consultant psychiatrist overseeing their prescription.
Nearby areas we cover
Local information checked 22 October 2026. Sources:
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Your first step is a free clinical triage call with our clinical team, by phone or video. If home detox looks right, our consultant psychiatrist assesses you by video before anything is prescribed. No waiting room, no clinic. Our online check is 4 questions, about a minute. Answered honestly, it helps show whether a home detox is the right setting for this moment in your life.