We provide residential drug and alcohol treatment for adults aged 18 and over from across the UK. Any referrals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as clinical suitability, detox requirements and treatment needs.
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Funded rehab treatment means that some people may be able to access residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation without paying the full cost of a programme out of their own pocket.
In circumstances like these, treatment may be funded by a statutory organisation, like a local council or the NHS, or another referring body.
Funded drug and alcohol treatment is not available to everyone and is not wholly dependent on clinical suitability. The funding approval and referral processes are separate, being evaluated apart from other considerations.
As stated above, Ocean Recovery treats adults who require residential drug or alcohol treatment. Based in Blackpool, we treat people from all over the UK.
Potential rehab referrals will be appropriate for people who need:
Ocean Recovery is a trusted CQC-registered treatment provider, providing care that meets the required standard in the country.
There are many ways for someone to get the help they need. Possible routes to funded addiction treatment include:
We aim to make drug and alcohol rehab referrals as straightforward as possible so that people struggling can get the help they need.
You can contact the admissions/referral team with a phone call. During this initial call, you can give us the basic information about treatment needs, in particular telling us about current substance use and risks.
There will also be a discussion about the funding referral route.
When the person arrives, an assessment is performed to help inform the treatment plan. Our staff will consider current and historical substance use, physical and psychological health, medication, detoxification requirements and associated risks.
From this comprehensive assessment, a personalised care plan is developed within 24–48 hours of admission. The treatment and path ahead are adapted to suit the needs and goals of each individual.
Detox will be required if clinically necessary, and therapies are selected based on how effective they could be in supporting recovery efforts.
Nothing is set in stone, and we adopt a fluid treatment approach.
Weekly multidisciplinary reviews will take place to monitor risk and progress and update care plans as needed. Discharge planning will happen to help prepare clients for leaving. With permission, the team will liaise with referring professionals and relevant services to coordinate ongoing support for when treatment is completed.
A referral to Ocean Recovery can mean you access our comprehensive approach to treatment.
If you are at risk of experiencing severe withdrawal and physically dependent on a substance, you’ll go through a detox programme. This can involve you being given medication to help manage severe withdrawal symptoms and ensure you are as comfortable as possible.
We offer a range of evidence-based and wellbeing therapies to help our clients get to the deeper issues of their addictions and learn healthier coping strategies.
Some of the psychological therapies available at Ocean Recovery are:
We’ll help you prepare for life after rehab by working with you on a recovery plan, determining achievable goals and making you ready in case a relapse is possible. We offer 12 months of free aftercare in the form of weekly support group meetings, supporting the building of a network you can rely on beyond our staff.
We also encourage connecting with local resources such as NA and AA during your time in rehab, so you’re familiar with them before you leave.
Everyone who comes to Ocean Recovery will receive personalised discharge planning. If they need it, we can help people connect with sober living or secondary housing so that no one is left in the lurch when they complete treatment.
Housing is an important factor in people achieving better recovery outcomes, as 1 in 5 of those in addiction treatment last year had no home of their own.
We’ll help those before they leave connect with community support and encourage them to attend fellowship meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Discharge planning is tailored to each person, coordinating ongoing care and community resources to ensure continuity and reduce relapse risk.
We’re extremely proud of our state-of-the-art recovery facilities. They provides a space for residents to have the most relaxing stay possible while still receiving the support they need.
Ocean Recovery Facilities include:
CQC Registered
FREE Transportation Included
Medically Assisted Detoxification
Comfortable Communal Lounge
Beautiful Modern Dining Lounge
External Courtyard and Outside Seating Area
12 Months FREE Aftercare
Regular Contact with Loved Ones Encouraged
Double or Single Bedrooms
Rooms with Ensuite Bathrooms
Lounge Areas with Sky TV and a Piano
Nutritious Dining Facilities and an Outdoor Courtyard
Speak to an advisor today to find out more about the rehabilitation programmes we offer at our drug and alcohol rehab centre
Professional rehab referrals to Ocean Recovery may be the best path forward because we provide comprehensive treatment in an environment tailored to our clients.
Located on the Blackpool North Shore, our centre includes premier accommodation with relaxing communal lounges and outside space for you to relax and reflect.
Facilities at Ocean Recovery include:
European Pioneer of NAD+ Therapy John has travelled extensively around…
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European Pioneer of NAD+ Therapy
John has travelled extensively around the world, culminating in 19 years’ experience looking at different models. He is the European pioneer of NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) treatment to Europe in 2010; and recently back from the USA bringing state of the art Virtual Reality Relapse Prevention and stress reduction therapy. His passion extends to other metabolic disturbances and neurodegenerative diseases. The journey continues. In recent times, John has travelled to Russia to study and research into a new therapy photobiomudulation or systemic laser therapy working with NAD+ scientists and the very best of the medical professionals in the UK and the USA, together with Nadcell, Bionad Hospitals own select Doctors, nurses, dieticians and therapists. Johns’ passion continues to endeavour to bring to the UK and Europe new developments with NAD+ Therapy in preventive and restorative medicine and Wellness. In 2017 John Gillen was made a visiting Professor at the John Naisbitt university in Belgrade Serbia.
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Madissar has a wealth of experience in a managerial position within substance misuse for over 20 years, working with offending behaviour and criminal justice. Madissar began his career as a prison officer in 2000 and progressed further in the substance misuse field within the prison settings delivering various short duration programmes and linking prisoners to community-based treatment providers before their release. In 2006 Madissar successfully managed to set up the Drug Intervention Programme within Bedfordshire. This later transpired to successfully securing a service manager role and developing the Drug Rehabilitation Requirement Order. Madissar successfully secured various managerial positions within the substance misuse field with joint partnership working with Integrated Offender Management and police in reducing drug-related offending behaviour. Madissar gained extensive experience and expertise working for several organisations, such as Adapt, Rapt, Addaction, Westminster Drug Project, Hertfordshire Couty Council, NHS and Next Step Support. Madissar holds a diploma in level 5 Leadership and Management and has extensive experience in the senior managerial role. Madissar passion lies in supporting services to achieve their goals and objectives. In the last two years, Madissar progressed further in mental health as a senior managerial role, overseeing residential rehabilitation and supporting living accommodations with adults (18+) with a range of diverse complex needs.
Phil is an experienced and dedicated recovery worker; he has…
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Phil Grimes
Phil is an experienced and dedicated recovery worker; he has been at Ocean Recovery since 2016. He is passionate about helping others transform their lives, having spent 25 years in addiction himself. He has been clean and living his best life since 2008. He is an experienced group facilitator and qualified life coach who uses CBT, NLP and ACT mindfulness relapse prevention techniques, all of which he is qualified in. He has a wealth of experience, having worked with young offenders, homeless, prolific offenders, and complex mental health needs. Phil thrives in the recovery environment and is a passionate, forward-thinking and realistic member of the team.
Are you seeking a statutory or professional referral? Contact Ocean Recovery at 01253 847 553 to speak to the team about next steps. During this call, you should provide enough information for suitability to be assessed.
If you want to privately fund and get yourself into rehab, you can begin the admissions process by getting in contact now.
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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.
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- Last reviewed: October 20, 2026
Dr Otulana started practising as a doctor in 2000 and has been in the field of addiction for over a decade. He is an Advanced Practitioner Member of Addiction Professionals and holds a Part 1 Certificate in Clinical Psychopharmacology from the British Association for Psychopharmacology. He is excellent healthcare service professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Cambridge University Judge Business School.
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