Priory Hospital Woodbourne in Birmingham - private alcohol and drug rehab
- Evidence-based addiction treatment
- Highly qualified team
- Free addiction assessment
About this location
Priory Hospital Woodbourne, located in a peaceful and picturesque suburb of South West Birmingham, is a specialised addiction rehab centre, providing expert treatment for a range of addictions, including alcohol, drugs and support for behavioural addictions.
Our specialist addiction facility, The Manor Ward, is where our team deliver exceptional levels of treatment and care to our patients. We pride ourselves on placing you at the heart of your recovery journey, helping you to achieve the best possible outcomes. All treatment is tailored to your individual needs and structured within National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
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Priory Hospital Woodbourne 21 Woodbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B17 8BY
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Our services
At Priory Hospital Woodbourne, our addiction treatment specialists recognise that all forms of addiction can have a negative impact on your psychological and physical health. We deliver high quality treatment for a wide range of substance and behavioural addictions, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, internet, porn and shopping addictions.
Our evidence-based treatment programme offers:
- Free, no obligation addiction assessment
- 7-10 day medically assisted detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, if this is required
- Access to your own specialist addiction consultant throughout your treatment, as well as access to our specialist medical team - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- 1:1 therapy and group therapy
- A bespoke therapy programme, including dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Access to local 12-step support groups
- Carers' groups for loved ones
- Free aftercare for 12 months following treatment
- Free family support for 12 months following treatment
- Flexible treatment lengths, depending on your needs and circumstances
- Option to step down to our day care or outpatient addiction services, upon completion of your inpatient stay
What to expect
On arrival to the hospital, you'll be met by our welcoming ward staff, who will go through the admission process with you. You'll also be allocated a member of the therapy team who will be your key worker throughout your stay with us.
During the first few days with us, you may need to rest and follow the detox programme. This entails wellbeing sessions, such as yoga, mindfulness and getting yourself acquainted to your environment.
During your second week, or if you don't need detox, you'll receive your daily timetable. This will include at least 5 hours of therapy a day, which includes one-to-one and group work. Sessions include addiction groups to help you work towards your step work, and wellbeing activities.
Our approach
All therapy delivered as part of Woodbourne's addiction treatment programme is consultant-led, with input from our expert team of addiction therapists and support staff. Addiction therapy sessions help you to explore the underlying causes for your addiction, understand the triggers for your addictive behaviours, and learn to manage your cravings and urges. We can also provide support for co-occurring mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, anger management issues and bereavement.
Also, we recognise that addiction doesn't just affect the individual, but the whole family. That's why we also offer carers' groups to loved ones during treatment, as well as free family support for 12 months following treatment.
You don't have to be defined by your addiction; expert help is available and you're in safe hands at Priory Hospital Woodbourne.
At Woodbourne, we recognise that everyone we support has different needs, which is why we adopt a holistic approach to your therapy programme in order to overcome issues that may have led to your addiction. We offer a range of therapeutic techniques, delivered by highly trained addiction therapists, as part of our inpatient treatment. These take place on a one-to-one basis once a week, and as part of a group therapy programme, delivered over 5 days of the week.
Our therapies include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Integrative therapy
- Person-centred therapy (PCT)
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Art therapy
If you are looking for mental health support, our sister site, Priory Hospital Barnt Green, specialises in mental health treatments for a range of conditions.
Treatment at Barnt Green is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Whether you’re with us as an inpatient, outpatient or a day care patient, you’ll be provided with every opportunity you need to make a strong recovery and return to a positive way of life.
The world class team at Priory Hospital Barnt Green comprises consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and various other mental health professionals, each possessing extensive expertise in treating a whole range of mental health issues.
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Inside Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Priory Hospital Woodbourne has established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care within a peaceful and homely environment. We offer the perfect setting for you to focus on yourself and your recovery.
The hospital also provides:
- Beautiful landscaped garden in which to relax and unwind
- Welcoming living areas
- Very easy access from the regional motorway network, Birmingham Airport and Birmingham New Street train station
We are also located close to a wide range of local amenities for patients to access and enjoy.
These include:
- Cannon Hill Park
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses
- Midlands Art Centre (MAC)
- Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
- Other amenities including art galleries, museums and a library
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Our psychiatrists and therapists in Birmingham
At Priory Hospital Woodbourne, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists and therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans for a range of addictions, including alcohol and drug rehab, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Dr Ashraf Nasr
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham
Dr Oluwagbenga Odeyemi
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham
Dr Renju Joseph
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham
Dr. Syed Omair Ahmed
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham
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Frequently asked questions
Here, you will find some commonly asked questions about Priory Hospital Woodbourne.
Will I get my own room?
Yes, as part of our inpatient treatment programme, you'll have your own en-suite room to stay in.
The Manor Ward comprises a total of nine single-occupancy bedrooms, complete with en-suite facilities as well as a television and telephone, providing the utmost comfort and privacy to our patients.
How do mealtimes work?
Here at Priory Hospital Woodbourne, we'll provide your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As you’ll have quite a busy timetable, we have meals at set times.
These are:
- Breakfast – from 8am
- Lunch – 12.30pm
- Dinner – 5.30pm
If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please inform the ward staff so that we can accommodate your needs.
Can I have visitors?
Yes, we encourage all patients to keep in contact with their loved ones and encourage them to visit when they can.
Monday to Friday, we can accommodate visitors from 5pm to 9pm, and at weekends, we can be more flexible due to relaxed timetables. Speak with the ward staff when you would like visitors and they can make the appropriate arrangements for you.
What specialists work at Priory Hospital Woodbourne?
The specialist team at Priory Hospital Woodbourne consists of renowned experts in a number of areas, each of whom brings extensive experience to our services. Our team is comprised of:
- Consultant psychiatrists
- Therapists
- Mental health nurses
While you're with us, you'll be under the care of a consultant psychiatrist (who will meet with you regularly). You’ll also be assigned a named nurse and an associate nurse – they will be based on the ward and will help you with your daily needs and concerns. They will also meet with you once a week for a formal one-to-one session.
We also have a sessional counsellor, who can provide support for you and your family, on request.
How much does treatment cost?
There are two ways you can pay to receive expert addiction treatment at Priory Hospital Woodbourne:
- Self-paying – this means that you pay for your treatment yourself
- Payment via private medical insurance – we are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK’s leading private medical insurers, including Vitality, Cigna International, WPA, and Healix
For more information on self-funding your treatment or using your private medical insurance to pay for our services, call us today on 0800 787 0671 or visit our fees and funding page.
Are there any NHS services at Priory Hospital Woodbourne?
Priory Hospital Woodbourne also provides a specialist psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), an adult acute mental health service (for people aged 18 to 25) and an adult eating disorder service, in partnership with the NHS. For more information on our NHS services, visit our Priory Hospital Woodbourne NHS services page.
What if I'm in crisis?
Priory’s customer service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that people in crisis can be signposted to the best possible support, as quickly as possible. The specialist teams at our residential facilities can help to stabilise people in need of immediate assistance, including providing access to medically assisted detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, where required. Visit our crisis support page for more information.
How to find us
Our address is: Priory Hospital Woodbourne, 21 Woodbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8BY.
You can reach us:
By car
We are located in Edgbaston in South West Birmingham, just off the A456. If you enter our postcode into a sat nav, this will bring you to us.
By bus
The numbers 11A, 11C, 13A, 80, 9 and X10 bus lines stop near to Priory Hospital Woodbourne. The nearest bus stop to us is Gillhurst Rd which is a 3-minute walk away.
By train
The closest train stations to us are Five Ways, University, Smethwick Galton Bridge and The Hawthorns, operated by West Midlands Railway. All four are a short taxi ride away.
Why Priory?
Private medical insurance
We are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK's leading private medical insurers. The services that we offer at Priory can be funded through private medical insurance. This includes:
- Mental health treatment
- Addiction treatment
- Eating disorder treatment
All clients will have access to our highly skilled and accredited clinicians, many of whom are published experts in their fields of treatment. Whatever your requirements, we are committed to working with you to get your life back on track.
