Home alcohol detox in
Slough
We provide supervised alcohol detox in your own home across Slough.
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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. Slough's free service is START, run by Turning Point at Pursers Court, and the town's A&E is at Wexham Park Hospital.
How home alcohol detox works in Slough
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 Slough
| Postcode district | Areas |
|---|---|
| SL1 (Slough part) | Slough town centre, Chalvey, Cippenham |
| SL2 (Slough part) | Wexham, Britwell, Upton Lea |
| SL3 (Slough part) | Langley, Colnbrook |
SL1 to SL3 also include places in Buckinghamshire and in Windsor and Maidenhead, such as Burnham, Farnham Royal and Datchet; those are on our Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead pages.
Call us on 0330 043 9963 to confirm coverage for your postcode.
Free alcohol support in Slough
You do not have to pay for help with alcohol. If you live in Slough, you can contact the free local service.
Slough Treatment, Advice and Recovery Team (START)
Turning Point, for Slough Borough Council.
- Phone: 01753 692548
- Email: START@turning-point.co.uk
- Address: Elliman Resource Centre, 27 Pursers Court, off Elliman Avenue, Slough SL2 5DL
- Refer yourself to Slough Treatment, Advice and Recovery Team (START)
- More about Slough Treatment, Advice and Recovery Team (START)
Free for adults in Slough. Open Monday to Wednesday 9am to 6pm, Thursday 9am to 8pm and Friday 9am to 5pm; closed at weekends. A medical team gives treatment advice.
Other free support
- Drinkline. Free, confidential national alcohol helpline. Phone 0300 123 1110. More about Drinkline
Talking to your GP in Slough
You can refer yourself to START online or by phone, so you don't need your GP 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 Thames Valley Integrated Care Board.
If you become unwell during detox in Slough
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.
Wexham Park Hospital
A&E. Run by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Wexham, Slough SL2 4HL. Slough's emergency department, open 24 hours.
Meetings and peer support near Slough
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA Chiltern and Thames Intergroup lists meetings in the area, including:
- Slough Lunchtime
- Cippenham
- Slough 12 Step
- Slough Experience Strength & Hope
- Slough Morning Newcomers
- Slough Newcomers
- Wexham Park Hospital Newcomers
Find a SMART Recovery meeting, using SMART Recovery UK's own finder.
The nearest Al-Anon groups listed are in Windsor (Mondays) and Maidenhead (Sundays); see our Windsor and Maidenhead page. AA's national helpline is 0800 917 7650.
Meetings change. Check the official finder before you go.
Support for family and friends in Slough
- Adfam. National charity for families affected by drugs and alcohol, with a directory of local support. More about Adfam
- Nacoa. For anyone affected by a parent's drinking. Phone 0800 358 3456. More about Nacoa
Al-Anon's national helpline, for anyone affected by someone else's drinking, is 0800 0086 811.
Home alcohol detox in Slough: your questions
Is there a free alcohol service in Slough?
Yes. START, run by Turning Point at 27 Pursers Court, is free for adults in Slough. Call 01753 692548, email START@turning-point.co.uk or refer yourself online.
Where is the A&E in Slough?
Wexham Park Hospital has Slough's A&E, open 24 hours. Call 999 for a seizure, hallucinations or severe confusion. During your detox our prescriber is also available 24 hours a day.
Do you cover Langley and Cippenham?
Yes. We cover the Slough parts of SL1, SL2 and SL3, including Langley, Cippenham, Chalvey, Wexham and Colnbrook.
Why choose a private detox if START is free?
Many people should use START, 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
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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.