Ward 5 Inpatient Addiction Services

Service Details Service Information
Service name Ward 5 Inpatient Addiction Services
Address Ward 5 Woodland View
Ayrshire Central Hospital
Kilwinning Road
Town Irvine
Postcode KA12 8SS
Telephone number 01294 322377
Health board area Ayrshire and Arran
Local authority area North Ayrshire
Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area North Ayrshire
Catchment Area Ayrshire & Arran
Type of service Statutory
Nature of service Residential/In-Patient
Referrals Other (please specify below)
If other has been selected, please specify Community Addiction Services across Ayrshire
Client access (please select all that apply) 16-18, 18+, Non-gender specific
Service Access  
Opening days and times Monday: 24 hours
Tuesday: 24 hours
Wednesday: 24 hours
Thursday: 24 hours
Friday: 24 hours
Saturday: 24 hours
Sunday: 24 hours
Substances treated/targeted  
Substances treated/targeted? Yes
Selected substances treated/targeted Heroin, Dihydrocodeine or other Opiates/Opioids, Diazepam (Valium) or other Benzodiazpeines, Alcohol
Advice and information Yes
Counselling Yes
Counselling options One-to-One, Motivational Interview, Cognitive Behavour Therapy
Family services  
Family services Yes
Family services options Carer support groups
Mental health service  
Mental health: does your service provide mental health support and advice? Yes
Mental health support options As part of the service
Mental health support option types Depression, Anxiety/Phobic disorder, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Self Harming, Eating Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Personality disorder
Mental health interventions Yes
Mental health intervention options Assessment tool to identify mental health problems for drug users, Suicide risk assessment/prevention, Brief Interventions, Dual Diagnosis, Prescribing psychotropic medication
Prescribing service  
Prescribing Yes
Prescribing options Other (please specify below)
If other has been selected, please specify Naloxone is not prescribed but is offered as part of the group work training programme. However all individuals will be assessed for their suitability for Acamprosate and/or Disulfiram. All other medications will be reviewed by the Consultant Psychiatrist during the individuals stay within ward 5 and amended if appropriate.
Rehabilitation and other services  
Rehabilitation and other services provided Advocacy, Drug testing, Education and Training, Engage Volunteers, Engage peer volunteers, Groupwork, Sexual Health, Structured day programme, Talks/training, Stalls at exhibitions/seminars, Other (please specify below)
If other has been selected, please specify "Physiotherapy input for physical activity and treatment. Occupational Health for support with aids that may be required during a persons stay in Ward 5. Dietetic input for healthy eating. Oral health - Dental care available if required."
Residential support Yes
Residential support options Residential rehabilition
Needle exchange No
Further information Alcohol Detoxification and rehabilitation