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Introducing the ‘Bloom’ programme
Posted by Martin Preston
on 04 Mar 2024

Delamere has launched a brand-new 12-week ‘intermediate’ care programme for its guests. Labelled ‘Bloom’, it is the fourth component of The Delamere Treatment Model – following Stop, Start, Grow.


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Summer Reunion 2023 at Delamere
Posted by Martin Preston
on 25 Sep 2023

Earlier this month, we welcomed former guests back to Delamere for our first ever reunion.  Re-connecting with guests who came through Delamere, and hearing how their lives have changed since, was very special indeed.


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The IHHT diaries
Posted by Martin Preston
on 16 Dec 2022

We go through our highlights of 2022 and a potentially new treatment at Delamere in the future; IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxic Hyperoxia Training).


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The importance of your environment in recovery
Posted by Youssef
on 01 Aug 2022

Whether it’s your childhood home, a high-pressured workspace or stressful social situations and events, different environments can be a trigger for any type of addiction. Research shows both your work/school situation, family, peers and the community can all influence your behaviour.


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Delamere sweeps the board in first CQC inspection
Posted by Martin Preston
on 13 Jun 2022
Delamere wellness retreat has achieved a ‘good’ rating across all aspects of its care provision in its first inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).  Since March 2020, Delamere has established a reputation for delivering exceptional residential care for people who require treatment for substance misuse and other disorders. An achievement which has now been…

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Gaming Addiction Report 2022
Posted by Sally Hopkins
on 18 Apr 2022
A topic with ever-growing concern in the UK is that of gaming addiction. A 2021 systematic review revealed that 3-4% of gamers worldwide were addicted to video games, meaning that there can be as many as 60 million people or more suffering.In fact, this year the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially classified Video Game Addiction…

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A Guide To Christmas In Recovery
Posted by Mike Delaney
on 14 Dec 2021
Christmas time can be a daunting period in recovery. Especially if it’s your first. A time full of celebrations, parties and festive fun can offer various challenges for your recovery and can feel like a minefield of opportunities for relapse. Although you may feel like avoiding Christmas altogether, it’s important for you to socialise, spend…

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October Outcomes : Getting Better Everyday
Posted by Martin Preston
on 11 Nov 2021
We’ve said it before and we’ll likely say it again; Delamere is an organisation with a very strong ‘why’.  We exist simply to help guests achieve positive outcomes. Anecdotal feedback and testimonials about what we do here at Delamere, and crucially what our guests achieve, is powerful. It motivates our colleagues and gives prospective guests…

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Therapy at Delamere: what to expect
Posted by Dr Terry Spokes
on 16 Sep 2021
Recovery from active addiction is not just about removing and resisting a substance or behaviour. Long-term recovery and well-being require an understanding of the role that the addictive behaviour may have served in your life. For example, it is not uncommon to use alcohol or other substances to find relief from the pain of past…

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Welcoming Dr Terry Spokes
Posted by Martin Preston
on 27 Jul 2021
We’re delighted to formally welcome Dr Terry Spokes, who joins the team here at Delamere in Cheshire as Outcomes Director and Head of Recovery.   Terry is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist, who achieved his Doctorate at Oxford University.  An expert in addiction treatment, trauma and neuropsychology, Terry has provided training for addiction treatment providers…

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