Common Questions

Littledale is a 33-bed residential addiction treatment centre set in 200 acres of private grounds on the edge of the Trough of Bowland, six miles from Lancaster. We’ve been supporting people in recovery since 2006.

Adults (18+) whose lives have been affected by addiction and associated trauma, and who are motivated to change. Coming to Littledale is always voluntary.

Programmes run for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months, depending on your assessed needs.

Yes, Littledale is staffed 24 hours a day by a multi-disciplinary team including treatment practitioners, counsellors and support workers, with access to local GP services.

It starts with a call to our admissions team, who will arrange an assessment. Assessment is a two-way process – you’re deciding whether Littledale is right for you as much as we’re assessing whether we can meet your needs.

Yes. If you’re funding treatment yourself (or with support from family, an employer or an insurer), contact us directly. If you’re seeking local authority funding, speak to your key worker about a referral.

You’ll spend around an hour with our admissions co-ordinator, then have a chance to look around the Hall and ask questions. You’ll be encouraged to take a few days to think it over.

Yes, we welcome referrals from across the UK and work with more than 40 commissioning authorities.

Fees depend on programme length, so we give a personalised figure rather than a single price. Contact admissions for current fees.

Local authorities, or private funding from yourself, family, an employer or an insurer.

The fee covers everything: assessment, the full programme, your room, meals, utilities and activities. There are no hidden extras.

Rooms at the Hall are shared, some en-suite, with separate male and female bedrooms, two large living rooms, a computer suite and extensive grounds. View more details here.

Yes, you can keep in touch with weekly phone calls, regular visits (usually weekends) and home visits by arrangement, all dependent on your assessed needs.

Our three rules to keep the community safe are: build inclusive relationships, treat everyone with respect, and keep behaviour honest, unintimidating and non-violent.

Yes, we accommodate identified dietary requirements and support religious observance.

Yes, visits are encouraged, normally on Saturdays or Sundays. Children are very welcome and a family room is available. View more details here.

Yes, our Family Service offers mediated family sessions, quarterly family information days and signposting to outside support.

There are a few rules for visitors to protect the community: no alcohol or drugs on site, and money or gifts handed in at the staff office. Full guidance is on our visiting page.

Everyone completing treatment can access our voluntary Aftercare service – recovery groups, 1:1 support and a peer network that continues beyond your stay.

You can travel to the recovery group and 1:1s, or access 1:1 support remotely by phone or video call.

They’re referred back to their funding authority with relevant information, though the Aftercare service is only available to those who complete their programme.