Private rehab the South East
The short answer
Private residential rehab the South East starts at around £5,000 for a 28-day programme and rises with setting and medical cover. The South East carries much of London's private demand at a slightly lower price, with clinics across Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. It is the most common compromise for people who want to be out of London but reachable for family.
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| Option | Detox | 28 days |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland | £4,500–£8,000 | £12,000–£20,000 |
| Sanctuary Lodge Mid-market · Halstead, Essex | £2,500–£5,000 | £5,000–£11,000 |
| Gladstones Clinic Luxury · Cotswolds and Hampshire | £6,000–£12,000 | £15,000–£35,000 |
| UKAT Mid-market · Group of residential centres across England | £2,500–£5,000 | £5,000–£12,000 |
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 South East enquiries
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
Sanctuary Lodge
Mid-market · Halstead, Essex
£5,000–£11,000 / 28 days
London and East of England self-funders wanting a short journey
Gladstones Clinic
Luxury · Cotswolds and Hampshire
£15,000–£35,000 / 28 days
Very small cohorts and near-private treatment
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
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 South East
Almost every part of the South East is within 90 minutes of a residential clinic, and most within an hour of two or three, so availability rarely forces a long journey.
Insurance the South East
Hospital sites across Surrey and Hampshire are frequently in-network with Bupa, AXA, Aviva and Vitality. Independent clinics are more often self-pay.
See insurance-funded rehab for how each insurer handles addiction claims.
Comparing aftercare the South East
Proximity to London means you can use a clinic here for the residential stay and continue with a London-based therapist afterwards — a common and effective combination.
- 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 South East.
Common questions
How much does private rehab cost the South East?
A 28-day residential programme at clinics serving South East sits between £5,000 and £35,000, 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 South East?
The CQC-registered providers most used by South East enquiries are Priory, Sanctuary Lodge, Gladstones Clinic, UKAT. Almost every part of the South East is within 90 minutes of a residential clinic, and most within an hour of two or three, so availability rarely forces a long journey.
Can I use private medical insurance for rehab the South East?
Hospital sites across Surrey and Hampshire are frequently in-network with Bupa, AXA, Aviva and Vitality. Independent clinics are more often self-pay.
How quickly can someone be admitted the South East?
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 South East include?
Proximity to London means you can use a clinic here for the residential stay and continue with a London-based therapist afterwards — a common and effective combination.
Is there free or NHS-funded rehab the South East?
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.