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Self-referral

Path 2 Recovery (P2R) Bedford Borough

P2R is a one-stop service that provides drug and alcohol advice, treatment and support to adults whose lives are affected, support can include the whole family. We provide an integrated service with a range of expertise available in one place. We will not judge you. 

We will treat you with respect. We will support you to make the life changes that you want to make. Two Path 2 Recovery nurses and SMART have opened a new women's only clinic in Bedford called Kate’s Place. If you wish to attend Kate's Place please reach out and you will be provided with the details.

Kate’s Place has been set up to support vulnerable women within the Bedford area who are sex working, exploited, in domestic violence relationships, homeless or rough sleeping or looking for additional support from a range of agencies.

Address

21 The Crescent
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 2RT
United Kingdom

Opening hours
09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday
Email address
elft.p2rsupportsystems@nhs.net
Telephone number
0333 332 4019
What can you expect?

When you arrive, we will welcome you and arrange for someone to come and talk to you in private about your issues and how they are affecting you. We will find out what steps you want to take, what your Immediate goals are and what your more long-term hopes are.

What next?

Following this assessment, we will start to plan the next steps with you. We will work with you to try to address any immediate issues straightaway.

You can refer yourself. Or you can ask your doctor or another professional to refer you.

We take referrals from health and social care professionals, probation, the police, court services and youth services.

Vist our microsite to self-refer.

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Drug and Alcohol Care Team at Bedford Hospital, here to provide specialist support for patients affected by substance use.

Meet the Team:

Wayne – Drug and Alcohol Liaison Practitioner
Taylor – Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker

What They Do:
The team accepts referrals from both A&E and ward staff and supports patients by:

  • Providing brief interventions and harm reduction advice
  • Completing onward referrals to community drug and alcohol services
  • Carrying out P2R assessments, where appropriate
  • Advising on relapse prevention medications or offering guidance on opiate substitute therapy
  • Provide support and training to staff about substance use related issues
  • Supporting those on alcohol withdrawal management
     

Who Should Be Referred?

  • Patients attending hospital due to substance use
  • Patients identified as dependent on drugs or alcohol
  • Individuals who may not be dependent but are seeking support to reduce or stop their use
     

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

To Refer:
Email: elft.dact.bedfordhospital@nhs.net
Bleep: 788

Your referrals can make a real difference. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team for advice or support with any patients who may benefit.