For many people, the decision to stop drinking and get help is fragile. A week-long wait for an assessment can be enough time for the resolve to weaken, the circumstances to change, or a withdrawal symptom to escalate into something dangerous. Rapid access to safe, clinically governed detox is not a luxury — it is a clinical priority.
Ash Rehab offers same-day clinical assessment by phone or video, and in most cases can begin your programme within 24–48 hours. The speed of access does not compromise the standard of care. Every rapid access programme includes the same prescriber oversight, the same daily nurse visits, and the same governance framework as every other Ash Rehab programme.
A clear, supported programme
from first call to discharge.
Same-day telephone or video assessment
Call us on 07951 054041. In most cases we can conduct your clinical assessment the same day. Tell us you need an urgent assessment and we will prioritise your call.
Fast-track blood test guidance
We will advise on the fastest way to obtain blood results in your area. In some cases, results can be obtained the same day or next morning.
Prescriber written detox plan before day one
Once blood results are reviewed, your prescriber writes your personalised detox plan. Your programme begins with full clinical oversight from the first day.
Daily nurse home visits from the start
No waiting period. Your NMC-registered nurse begins daily home visits from the first day of your programme.
Emergency escalation plan
An emergency escalation plan is provided before your detox begins. If you are currently experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, call 999 — do not wait.
Frequently asked
questions.
What if I am already in withdrawal?+
If you are currently experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — seizure, severe confusion, loss of consciousness — call 999 immediately. Rapid access detox is for people ready to stop drinking who need prompt clinical support, not for medical emergencies already in progress.
How quickly can I actually start?+
In most cases, assessment the same day and programme start within 24–48 hours. Call 07951 054041 to confirm current availability.
A prescribing doctor.
From your sofa.
Your first assessment is a 25-minute video call with a GMC-registered prescriber. No waiting room, no clinic, no disclosure to anyone you have not chosen to tell. Four short questions, answered honestly, will tell us whether a home detox is the right setting for this moment in your life.