The Facts about Rehab in England
Despite being one of the earliest, most innovative and well evidenced means of treatment for drug and alcohol needs, access is far lower than it should be
England has one of the lowest levels of access to state-funded residential treatment in Europe. That’s not because of lower need. Sadly, drug and alcohol harm and deaths from drug and alcohol causes are at record high levels across England. But the way services are funded and commissioned makes them harder than ever to access.
1%
of people in drug and alcohol treatment in England access state-funded residential rehab each year.
THE EUROPEAN AVERAGE IS 11%
With 50% of services cut over the last decade, access to rehab is now more limited than ever.
A SHRINKING SYSTEM.
Rehab placements have fallen by almost 50% over the last decade
The number of services has declined at a similar rate
This leaves large parts of England with no access or extremely limited access
Despite this, expectations of quality, regulation, specialisation of rehabs and crucially outcomes for residents have continued to rise.
THOUSANDS ARE MISSING OUT.
Fewer than 1 in 100 people in treatment access residential rehab
Thousands more people could benefit each year if access worked for people seeking treatment
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