Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city and home to a substantial network of addiction treatment providers. NHS drug and alcohol treatment in Birmingham is delivered through Birmingham and Solihull NHS Foundation Trust and commissioned via Birmingham City Council. The city has several CQC-registered residential rehab centres, alongside community-based outpatient programmes in Handsworth, Moseley, and Edgbaston. Private clinics operate in the wider West Midlands including Solihull and Sutton Coldfield. AA meetings operate daily in the city centre.
37 CQC-registered services in Birmingham.
Rehab costs in Birmingham vary significantly depending on whether you use NHS or private services. NHS treatment is free but may involve a waiting list. Private rehab can begin within days.
| Type | Cost | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS community programme | Free | 3–6 months | GP referral or self-referral |
| NHS residential rehab | Free | 28–90 days | Waiting list may apply |
| Private outpatient | £1,000–£5,000 | 4–12 weeks | Live at home |
| Private residential (standard) | £3,000–£8,000 | 28 days | All inclusive |
| Private residential (premium) | £8,000–£20,000+ | 28–90 days | Luxury facilities |