Private rehab the North West
The short answer
Private residential rehab the North West starts at around £4,500 for a 28-day programme and rises with setting and medical cover. The North West has a strong private residential market centred on Cheshire, with purpose-built and hospital settings both available. Prices sit below London for a comparable programme, which is why people travel here from the Midlands and Yorkshire.
Call 0800 000 0000 for a confirmed priceWhat it costs
| Option | Detox | 28 days |
|---|---|---|
| Delamere Premium · Purpose-built single site, Cheshire | £4,500–£7,500 | £12,000–£18,000 |
| Priory Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland | £4,500–£8,000 | £12,000–£20,000 |
| UKAT Mid-market · Group of residential centres across England | £2,500–£5,000 | £5,000–£12,000 |
| Abbeycare Mid-market · Scotland and Gloucestershire | £2,500–£4,500 | £4,500–£10,000 |
These are market ranges gathered across CQC-registered UK providers, not quotes. Only the clinic can confirm a final price, and it depends on your assessment. Prices checked July 2026.
Clinics used most by North West enquiries
Delamere
Premium · Purpose-built single site, Cheshire
£12,000–£18,000 / 28 days
People who want a modern, purpose-built environment rather than a converted house
Priory
Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland
£12,000–£20,000 / 28 days
Dual diagnosis — consultant psychiatry is on site, not visiting
UKAT
Mid-market · Group of residential centres across England
£5,000–£12,000 / 28 days
Self-funders who want a full 28-day residential programme without premium pricing
Abbeycare
Mid-market · Scotland and Gloucestershire
£4,500–£10,000 / 28 days
Scottish self-funders who want to stay in Scotland
We are a referral service, not a clinic, and we are not affiliated with the providers named here. Prices are market ranges, not quotes.
Travelling for treatment the North West
From Manchester or Liverpool, most private clinics are within an hour. Cheshire is the usual destination for premium residential treatment; Lancashire and Cumbria are served mainly by community services plus travel to a residential bed.
Insurance the North West
Hospital-based providers in Greater Manchester are commonly in-network with the major insurers. Purpose-built independent clinics are more often self-pay, though some accept insurance for the detox portion of a stay.
See insurance-funded rehab for how each insurer handles addiction claims.
Comparing aftercare the North West
Most North West clinics include structured aftercare groups for 6–12 months post-discharge, usually online or at the clinic. Ask what happens in weeks 5–52, not just during the 28 days — that is where relapse risk sits.
- How many months of aftercare are included in the fee, and what happens after that
- Whether aftercare is in person, online, or both
- Whether family sessions are included
- Whether relapse means paying for a full second admission
- Who you call at 9pm on a Saturday in month three
Other regions
Looking at funding rather than private fees? See funded rehab in North West.
Common questions
How much does private rehab cost the North West?
A 28-day residential programme at clinics serving North West sits between £4,500 and £20,000, depending on setting and medical cover. Detox-only admissions are cheaper. These are market ranges we have gathered, not quotes — each clinic confirms its own price after assessment.
Which private rehab clinics serve North West?
The CQC-registered providers most used by North West enquiries are Delamere, Priory, UKAT, Abbeycare. From Manchester or Liverpool, most private clinics are within an hour. Cheshire is the usual destination for premium residential treatment; Lancashire and Cumbria are served mainly by community services plus travel to a residential bed.
Can I use private medical insurance for rehab the North West?
Hospital-based providers in Greater Manchester are commonly in-network with the major insurers. Purpose-built independent clinics are more often self-pay, though some accept insurance for the detox portion of a stay.
How quickly can someone be admitted the North West?
Usually 24 to 72 hours from the first call for a private admission — assessment, clinic choice, funding confirmation, then admission. What delays it is almost always funding rather than bed availability. NHS-funded residential placement is a separate route and takes months.
What aftercare do private clinics the North West include?
Most North West clinics include structured aftercare groups for 6–12 months post-discharge, usually online or at the clinic. Ask what happens in weeks 5–52, not just during the 28 days — that is where relapse risk sits.
Is there free or NHS-funded rehab the North West?
Yes. Community treatment through your local drug and alcohol service is free and available everywhere. Funded residential placement exists but is rationed through a local-authority panel, so waits are typically months rather than days. We will tell you when that is the better route for you.