- Seven new programmes launched including inpatient treatment ranging from seven to 28 days long
- New residential service in development led by specialist therapists
- Access to online addiction treatment from home and app-based digital support to sustain sobriety post-discharge
- Programmes for both alcohol and substance abuse, and behavioural addictions with prices from £120
In response to a growing need for accessible, affordable and flexible addiction treatment, Priory has built on its world-renowned rehab programme to offer a new range of services that break down the barriers to people accessing treatment and care.
Recognising that the traditional 28-day inpatient rehabilitation programme – often the only option available – is simply not feasible for all individuals and families, Priory has unveiled a comprehensive range of treatment packages with flexible levels of support and different price points.
“Every day within our rehabilitation programmes, we see the way addictions are damaging people’s physical and mental health, and the toll it takes on their friends, family, career, home and their overall wellbeing. ”
Priory’s new approach includes:
- Hospital-based care for individuals with complex needs, including a medically supported detox
- Residential treatment - a non-medical service delivered by therapists for structured, sustainable recovery focused on exposure led therapy
- Community-based programmes offering flexible, non-residential support in an outpatient environment
- Digital treatment options to bring evidence-based therapy and support directly into people’s homes.
- Blended care models that allow patients to access support in a way that fits around their lives, work and families.
These changes are the most significant update Priory has made to its service range in its 45-year history, and they are set to transform the industry – reflecting the growing substance misuse and behaviour addiction crisis evident across the UK.
More than 10,473 people died as a result of alcohol in 2023 – a record high – and there are more than 600,000 alcohol dependent drinkers in England.
In the same year, 5,448 people died due to drug misuse in England and Wales, an 11% year-on-year increase. Cocaine-related deaths surged by 30% to 1,118, a ten-fold rise since 2011.
Meanwhile, the number of people seeking support for gambling addiction rose by 130% last year, with around 138,000 people problem gambling and a further 1.3 million people engaging in either moderate or low-risk gambling.
The NHS currently offers very limited access to inpatient addiction treatment. As a result, those seeking urgent help for substance misuse often have few options beyond private rehab programmes, which are financially out of reach for many.
Opening the door to addiction treatment
Debbie Longsdale, private clinical pathways director at Priory, said: “Every day within our rehabilitation programmes, we see the way addictions are damaging people’s physical and mental health, and the toll it takes on their friends, family, career, home and their overall wellbeing.
“By introducing different services with flexible approaches and price points, we want to open the door to treatment to many more people who have been excluded from private rehabilitation due to cost, location or the circumstances of their life.
“Our new services are clinically robust, evidence-led, and accessible at all the different stages of addiction and recovery – recognising that everyone’s circumstances are different.”
Priory’s new treatment packages, with hopeful inspiring names such as ‘Flourish’ and ‘Elevate’, reflect a significant shift in the way addiction care is delivered in the UK - prioritising flexibility, affordability, and person-centred support.
Addiction treatment at Priory begins with a free addiction assessment to identify the kind of support required for each individual. Treatment can be funded via insurance or as a self-paying option.