London Detox Pathway
Medically managed inpatient detoxification for adults with alcohol or opiate dependence, delivered through the London Inpatient Detoxification and Stabilisation Portal.
Mildmay Hospital is a provider in the London Inpatient Detoxification and Stabilisation Portal, a coordinated network operated by Change Grow Live (CGL) and operating across the majority of London boroughs. The Portal coordinates access to inpatient detoxification services across London, supporting timely and appropriate placements for patients and referring professionals.
Care pathway
We provide residential detoxification for adults who are dependent on alcohol or opiates.
The Portal is open to referrals for any eligible adult.
Detoxification - the medically supervised process of managing withdrawal from alcohol or opiates - requires careful clinical monitoring and support.
At Mildmay, patients are accommodated within a dedicated clinical environment with 24-hour nursing care and regular medical oversight throughout their stay.
Our approach goes beyond clinical monitoring. Each patient is supported by Mildmay's full multidisciplinary team, with care tailored to their physical health, psychological needs, and individual circumstances. Our MDT includes medical staff, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, dietetics, speech and language therapy, psychology, chaplaincy, and art therapy.
We also provide access to psychosocial support, group work, and therapeutic activities during the detoxification period, and liaise with community substance misuse teams, housing services, and other relevant agencies to plan a safe and appropriate discharge from the outset.
Aims
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Provide safe withdrawal from alcohol and/or opiates in a supported setting
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Monitor and manage associated medical risks throughout the detoxification process
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Address co-existing physical and mental health needs alongside withdrawal care
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Provide psychosocial support and structured activity to support engagement and motivation during detox
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Liaise with community substance misuse teams, housing services, and other relevant agencies to plan safe and appropriate discharge from the outset
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Support onward progression into rehabilitation, recovery, or other appropriate community provision
Referrals
Referrals are made through the London Inpatient Detoxification and Stabilisation Portal, operated by Change Grow Live (CGL). The Portal coordinates access to inpatient detox providers across London, with a dedicated coordination team supporting timely, appropriate placements.
To discuss a referral or to confirm whether Mildmay is suitable for a specific patient, please contact our Admissions Manager directly:
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Telephone: 020 7613 6347
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Email: admissions.mildmay@nhs.net