The Brian Hore Unit offers
abstinence based treatment for people with alcohol problems,
including those with dual diagnosis (people with both substance
abuse and mental health issues), who live in Manchester.
Emphasis is placed on individual and group therapy and the unit
aims to provide patients with the knowledge and skills they need to
live a good quality of life without alcohol. Patients are expected
to attend sober and not be under the influence of illicit drugs, so
that the environment is supportive and conductive to change.
Patients are encouraged to take responsibility for their own
recovery and use their experience to help other patients in
groups.
There is an active users' group with an elected patient
representative meaning that patients are consulted in all aspects
of service planning and delivery.
The service provides a daily support group for sober alcoholics,
a drop-in centre, counselling for specific alcohol related problems
and mental health assessment. It also offers a five-week intensive
group therapy programme.
Open day Wednesday 9 November
Come and see what the service has to offer at the Unit open
day:
10am to 4pm
Wednesday 9 November
Opposite the police station on Elizabeth Slinger Road, West
Didsbury, M20 2LR
For more information contact 0161 217 4435.
Unsure as to whether to stop drinking or how? The
BHU offer a motivational group of 3 sessions on
Fridays at 11.30am - 12.30pm. These sessions are aimed to help you
with your decision to stop drinking.
Philosophy
Together we can promote abstinence and recovery.
Facilities Available
Intensive programme
This is a four week closed group therapy programme running
Monday - Friday. The group work includes alcoholism education,
strategies to avoid drinking, problem solving, reviewing individual
drinking histories and examining personal relationships. The aim is
to equip patients with the skills to enjoy a good quality of life
in sobriety. Weekly follow up support is offered subsequent to a
programme.
Daily support groups
These groups run every day at a variety of times to support
users in their efforts to achieve sobriety. These include weekly
men only and women only groups
Individual counseling
A skilled and qualified staff team offer individual counseling.
This is offered on a needs basis to patients engaged in using the
service.
Psychiatric treatment
There is a team of doctors working under a consultant
psychiatrist who specialises in helping people with alcohol
problems, which are complicated by other mental health problems.
Doctors are able to prescribe specialist medication.
Daily detoxification
The nursing team can supervise a prescribed detoxification
regime on a daily basis so patients can stop drinking safely.
Drop-in centre
Offers beverages and a chance to meet other recovering problem
drinkers in an informal environment.
Specialised Services
The unit offers both individual and group Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT) for patients with depression and anxiety. There is a
Symptoms Management group for those with psychosis or Bipolar
disorder. The staff run a motivational group for people considering
abstinence and a group dealing effectively with patterns of
craving.
Who the Unit is for
People who want to stop drinking
People with a serious alcohol problem.
People wanting to maintain abstinence
People who live in Manchester
How is a referral made?
We accept referrals in writing or by telephone from any of the
following services:-
GP's
Community Alcohol Team
Social Services
Probation
General Psychiatry
Day Hospitals
Hospital Doctors and Nurses
A&E Departments
People can also self refer to their nurses to access day
services.
Translation
If you require this leaflet in another language please contact
the Trust mental Health Linkworker Service on 0161 276 5259 or
e-mail linkworkers.mentalhealth@nhs.net
Contact details
Telephone: 0161 217 4166 (Reception) 0161 217 4435 (Nurses)
Fax: 0161 217 4936
Address:
Nicola Jackson
Team manager
Brian Hore Unit
Elizabeth Slinger Road
Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2LR
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Opening hours:
6 days a week.
Monday - Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 9am - 3:30pm
Sunday: closed
The Unit is open on Bank Holidays 10:00am-6:00pm.
If you have a concern or complaint or would like information
about the services you are receiving, contact the Patient Advice
and Liaison Office on 0161 918 4047 or email PALS@mhsc.nhs.uk.