Enhanced Assessment Services
At Ocean Recovery we provide an Enhanced Assessment Service to guide you into the right care to secure your sobriety. Our team of Admissions Coordinators are experts who are available around the clock to provide you with advice and answer any queries. Request a Callback
By John Gillen - Last Updated: December 22, 2023
Clinically Reviewed on December 18, 2023 by Dr Adel Ghaly. All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.

Selecting a residential addiction treatment programme can be an anxious process. Our aim is to make the whole process as simple and easy as possible, ensuring you make the right choice for you or your loved one’s care.
Our specialist and experienced team of in-house Admissions Coordinators are available 24/7 to help you through every step of our 5 Step Admission Process. Our admission coordinators are employed by and work only for Ocean Recovery Centre (Step One Recovery), which avoids the high commission fees which can be charged by third parties.
Selecting the right clinic and alcohol or drug addiction treatment package is essential. We understand that this is a big leap and may be a significant financial investment, which is why our team are patient and understanding of the big step you are taking.
What is a Rehab Assessment?
For those suffering from alcohol abuse or drugs such as heroin, prescription pills or a cocaine addiction, getting rehab treatment is necessary to overcome drug or alcohol addiction.
Having 24/7 access to our team of Admissions Coordinators is an extremely beneficial service for you if you are looking to receive treatment for yourself or for a loved one. Our team are experts at handling your queries and can direct or advise you with the information you need.
Whether you are looking to find out about our treatment programmes or would simply like to know if we think you would benefit from residential rehab, you can call a member of the team today.
Rehab assessment is an easy way to find out if this treatment is for you. It may be the first time that you openly admit that you have a substance abuse problem, and our team can discuss the addiction treatment services that are available at Ocean Recovery. Find out more about the five step process below.
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Start your Recovery - Call us nowRehab Admissions Process
At Ocean Recovery we have a five step rehab admissions process which ensures that private residential treatment is right for you. An Admissions Coordinator will answer your initial enquiry free of charge and with no obligations. Our aim is to ensure that you are well informed and will receive the best care available.
The five steps of our admissions process is outlined below:
Your Initial Enquiry
Our admissions team are on hand 24/7 to answer and of your queries or handle your enquiries. Typically clients call us on our phone at 01253 847 553, or alternatively you can fill out the contact form or email us at info@oceanrecoverycentre.com.
Pre-Admission Screening
To make sure that we understand your personal needs and your addiction, one of our Admissions Coordinators will complete a pre-admission screening. This will include questions about your personal circumstances, your physical and mental health, and your addiction problem. This will enable our team to work out the best course of action to take with your treatment programme.
Treatment Deposit
As residential rehab clinics are more in demand than they have ever been before, a deposit will be necessary in order to book your programme and bedroom. We accept multiple forms of payment, including Debit and Credit Card, electronic bank transfer, or cash. We unfortunately do not accept cheques for deposits.
Your Admission Day
Once you have completed the pre-admission screening and provided us with your treatment deposit, you will then be given an induction which will show you our centre and the treatment that is offered. You will also be asked to sign a treatment contract and other documentation so that we can look after you as safely as possible. We will then prepare you for the treatment assessment with our specialist Doctor.
Clinical and Recovery Plan Assessment
Once you are settled and ready to begin treatment at our centre, you will then have an appointment with our specialist Doctor who will go over your health problems and your previous medical history, as well as your addiction. You will then be prescribed a treatment plan that best suits your detoxification and rehabilitation needs.
Assessment Charges
Ocean Recovery Centre Based Assessment: FREE
Home or Offsite Assessment inc. Family Discussion: Call 01253 847 553 for a price
Please note, payment for offsite and home assessments need to be made in advance. Payments are subject to our corporate cancellation and refunds policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our admissions service for either yourself or a loved one, contact us today.
A member of our team will be available to answer any of your queries and advise you on the best course of action.
Contact us by phone on 01253 847 553 or by email, info@oceanrecoverycentre.com. Alternatively you can fill out our contact form and we will get back in touch with you.
Areas We Cover
See below list of just some of the locations our leading alcohol rehab service covers in the United Kingdom.
- Rehab in Liverpool
- Rehab in Manchester
- Rehab in Birmingham
- Rehab in Nottingham
- Rehab in Glasgow
- Rehab in Cardiff
- Rehab in Bristol
- Rehab in Blackpool
- Rehab in Cumbria
- Rehab in Lancashire
- Rehab in Merseyside
- Rehab in Cheshire
- Rehab in Yorkshire
- Rehab in West Midlands
- Rehab in North East
- Rehab in Surrey
- Rehab in Essex
- Rehab in London
John Gillen
- Author
- Last updated: December 22, 2023
John is one UK’s leading professionals in the addiction recovery industry. Pioneering new treatment techniques such as NAD+ and ongoing research into new therapy techniques such as systematic laser therapy, John is committed to providing the very best treatment for people throughout the UK and Europe. During his extremely busy schedule, John likes to regularly update our blog section with the latest news and trends in the industry to keep visitors to our site as well informed as possible on everything related to addiction treatment.

Dr Adel Ghaly
- Clinical Reviewer
- Last reviewed: December 18, 2023
MB BCh, Psychological Medicine (Substance Misuse Psychiatry) from 2002
Dr Adel Ghaly is a registered Doctor who is a specialist psychiatrist. Dr Ghaly gained an MB BCh in 1982 from Assiut University and has since become a substance misuse specialist and psychiatrist. After gaining his qualification in Psychological Medicine (Substance Misuse Psychiatry) in 2002, Dr Ghaly has worked in hospitals and as a specialist trainer recognised by the GMC.
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