Home alcohol detox in
Bedfordshire
We provide supervised alcohol detox in your own home across Bedfordshire.
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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. Luton and Bedford have their own pages; this page covers Central Bedfordshire, where the free service is Path 2 Recovery in Dunstable.
How home alcohol detox works in Bedfordshire
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 Bedfordshire
| Postcode district | Areas |
|---|---|
| LU5 | Houghton Regis, Toddington |
| LU6 | Dunstable, Eaton Bray |
| LU7 (Bedfordshire part) | Leighton Buzzard, Linslade |
| MK45 | Flitwick, Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay |
| MK17 (Bedfordshire part) | Woburn |
| SG15–SG19 | Arlesey, Henlow, Shefford, Biggleswade, Sandy |
Luton (LU1–LU4) and Bedford (MK40–MK42) have their own pages. Some LU7 and MK17 addresses are in Buckinghamshire.
We also cover Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Flitwick, Ampthill, Biggleswade, Sandy and Shefford.
Call us on 0330 043 9963 to confirm coverage for your postcode.
Free alcohol support in Bedfordshire
You do not have to pay for help with alcohol. If you live in Bedfordshire, you can contact the free local service.
Path 2 Recovery (P2R) Central Bedfordshire
East London NHS Foundation Trust, for Central Bedfordshire Council.
- Phone: 0333 332 4019
- Address: 67 High Street North, Dunstable LU6 1JF
- Refer yourself to Path 2 Recovery (P2R) Central Bedfordshire
- More about Path 2 Recovery (P2R) Central Bedfordshire
Free and confidential for adults who live in Central Bedfordshire or have a GP there. You can refer yourself or be referred by another service; phone before visiting. Leighton Buzzard residents are seen through the Dunstable office.
Other free support
- Drinkline. Free, confidential national alcohol helpline. Phone 0300 123 1110. More about Drinkline
Talking to your GP in Bedfordshire
You do not need a GP referral: Path 2 Recovery accepts self-referrals from adults in Central Bedfordshire. 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 Bedfordshire
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.
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
A&E. Run by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Lewsey Road, Luton LU4 0DZ.
Bedford Hospital
A&E. Run by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford MK42 9DJ.
Meetings and peer support near Bedfordshire
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA South Bedfordshire Intergroup lists meetings in the area, including:
- Dunstable We Can Recover Beginners
- Dunstable Keep it Simple
- Houghton Regis A Day At A Time
- Leighton Buzzard Big Book
- Leighton Buzzard Newcomers
- Flitwick Big Book Discussion
- Toddington Primary Purpose
- Harlington Open
Find a SMART Recovery meeting, using SMART Recovery UK's own finder.
AA's national helpline is 0800 917 7650. Find Al-Anon groups near you at al-anonuk.org.uk.
Meetings change. Check the official finder before you go.
Support for family and friends in Bedfordshire
- Carers in Bedfordshire. Support for unpaid carers across Bedfordshire, 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 Leighton Buzzard and 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 Bedfordshire: your questions
Do you cover Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard?
Yes. We cover Central Bedfordshire, including Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Flitwick, Ampthill, Biggleswade and Sandy. Call us on 0330 043 9963 to confirm coverage for your postcode.
Is there free alcohol support in Central Bedfordshire?
Yes. Path 2 Recovery, run by East London NHS Foundation Trust, is free for adults who live in Central Bedfordshire or have a GP there. Call 0333 332 4019 or refer yourself online.
Where are the A&E departments in Bedfordshire?
At Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and at Bedford Hospital. Call 999 for a seizure, hallucinations or severe confusion. During your detox our prescriber is also available 24 hours a day.
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:
- centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/directory_record/43248/path_2_recovery_p2r
- talktofrank.com/treatment-centre/path-2-recovery
- bidstats.uk/tenders/2022/W49/788201611
- centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/?p=2210
- bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/contact-us
- alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/intergroups/south-bedfordshire-intergroup
- carersinbeds.org.uk
A prescribing doctor.
From your sofa.
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.