Disclaimer

Last updated: 4th August 2026

The Recovery Space provides recovery-focused education, self-help tools, reflective content and signposting to external support services.

The information on this website is provided for general information and self-help purposes only. It is designed to help people better understand recovery, addiction, mental health, emotional wellbeing, practical support options and where to look for further help.

The Recovery Space is not a medical, clinical, counselling, crisis, detox, safeguarding, legal, housing, benefits or financial advice service.

Not professional advice

The content on this website does not replace advice, assessment, diagnosis, treatment or support from a qualified professional.

The Recovery Space does not provide:

• medical advice

• mental health diagnosis or treatment

• counselling or therapy

• crisis support

• detox advice

• safeguarding support

• housing advice

• legal advice

• financial advice

• benefits advice

• one-to-one support

If you are unsure about your situation, please speak to a GP, NHS service, local drug and alcohol service, mental health professional, support worker, housing adviser, benefits adviser, legal adviser or another appropriate professional.

Crisis and emergency situations

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

If you need urgent medical advice and it is not a 999 emergency, contact NHS 111.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm thoughts, extreme distress, psychosis, confusion, feeling unsafe, or a sudden change in your mental health, please seek urgent professional support.

You can contact Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time.

The Recovery Space is not monitored as a crisis service and cannot respond to emergencies.

Alcohol, drugs and detox safety

If you are physically dependent on alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids or other substances, stopping suddenly can be dangerous.

Please speak to a GP, pharmacist, NHS service, local drug and alcohol service or another qualified professional before making sudden changes to your substance use.

The Recovery Space does not provide detox plans, medical withdrawal advice or clinical risk assessment.

Self-help tools and downloads

The Recovery Space may provide free self-help tools, worksheets, PDF resources and recovery prompts.

These tools are for reflection, education and personal recovery planning only. They are not a substitute for professional advice, treatment, therapy, safeguarding support or emergency help.

Use the tools in a way that feels safe and manageable. If something feels too overwhelming, please pause and seek support from a trusted professional, support service or someone you trust.

Accuracy of information

The Recovery Space aims to provide helpful, accurate and up-to-date information. However, support services, websites, phone numbers, eligibility criteria, opening times and referral routes can change.

Visitors should always check directly with each organisation, service or official website for the most current information.

External services

The Recovery Space may link to external organisations and support services. These links are provided for signposting only.

The Recovery Space does not control external services and is not responsible for their content, advice, availability, eligibility rules, waiting times, referral processes or outcomes.

Use of this website

By using this website, you understand that The Recovery Space provides education, self-help tools and signposting only.

You remain responsible for any decisions you make based on information found on this website. Where needed, please seek appropriate professional advice and support.