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Service

Detoxification Services (Flaghead Unit)

What does it do?

To provide an in-patient detoxification facility.

Service Delivery Area

Dorset

What are the service opening times?

Addmissions - 9.00 - 9.30

Visiting Hours - 19.00 - 21.00 except Wednesday and Friday

Deliveries for Patients - between 6.00 and 21.00

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

Please contact the Flaghead Unit for further advice

Telephone: 01202 484250

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Flaghead Unit provides inpatient treatment for people with substance misuse problems. The 10 bedded unit provides detoxification and stabilisation from drugs and alcohol. The unit works closely with the Community Drug and Alcohol Treatment Teams to provide comprehensive treatment programmes. The Unit aims to empower clients to make positive changes in their lives, via a range of interventions and therapies, and a combination of individual and group work. Clients are also introduced to community support agencies such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and local after care services in their area.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

Dependence on drugs and alcohol.

Who will I see?
As a patient, how do I access services?

If you are already accessing services please contact your care-cordinator.

If you are not already accessing services please contact your GP.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?

After care is by referral only

Do you have information for Carers?

Information on requests

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Flaghead Unit
Fairmile House
Tasman Close
Christchurch
BH23 2JT

Who can I contact to find out more?

01202 484250

email: enquiries@dhuft.nhs.uk