Disability support
Drug and alcohol recovery support at home
Practical home support that can sit alongside specialist substance misuse services — rewritten for clarity, and scoped with care.
Understanding the service
Recovery support is wider than a care visit — and visits are not detox
People recovering from drug or alcohol problems may need help with routines, nutrition, appointments, and rebuilding ordinary home life. Specialist substance misuse services lead clinical and structured recovery treatment.
This page replaces contaminated legacy copy from the old website. We describe practical home support only. We do not claim to provide detoxification, prescribing, or specialist addiction treatment unless separately confirmed.
Who it may help
When practical support may help
Enquiries often come when:
- Someone is engaged with a recovery service and needs home structure
- Daily living has slipped — meals, hygiene, keeping the home usable
- Family want calm presence during a fragile period
- Professionals are looking for domiciliary support around recovery goals
What support can involve
What support can involve
Examples of practical help:
Clinical detox, substitution therapy, and counselling belong with specialist services.
- Rebuilding daily routines and personal care
- Meal support and keeping the home in order
- Accompanying agreed appointments when planned
- Companionship that supports stability without judgement
- Clear boundaries and escalation if risk rises
Arranging support
How to arrange support
Specialist support starts with a careful conversation. Tell us what matters most, who else is involved, and we will be honest about how we can help at home.
Share what matters most
Tell us about strengths, everyday challenges, communication preferences, and any professionals already involved — social workers, therapists, or specialist teams.
Understand what we can help with
We focus on practical home support. Where specialist skills are needed, we confirm what we can safely provide before making promises.
Stay in touch as needs change
Support often evolves. We agree how updates will be shared with family and, where helpful, with the professionals already supporting you.
For families
What families should know
- Urgent medical risk from withdrawal needs clinical/emergency pathways.
- Be transparent about substances, risks, and other agencies involved.
- Home support works best when linked to a wider recovery plan.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide detox at home?
No. Detoxification is a clinical process. We provide practical social care support around daily living where appropriate.
Why was the old page rewritten?
The legacy website incorrectly reused eating-disorder content on the drug and alcohol page. This page is written specifically for substance misuse recovery support context.
Related services
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Talk to us
Let's talk about recovery-focused support at home
Share which specialist services are involved and what daily living feels like. We will discuss practical support that respects recovery goals and clear boundaries.