Conditions of Residence

The following conditions have been developed to assist you in modifying a chaotic lifestyle by making positive changes. Entering into treatment implies a willingness to adhere to the Conditions of Residence, Rules and Expectations and any other conditions appropriate to your admission. The main Conditions of Residence are written below.

1.You must be willing to participate fully in all aspects of the treatment programme.

2. Livingstone House is drug and alcohol free and no mood altering chemical, other than medication

  prescribed by our GPs, is to be taken at any time during your stay, whether on or off the premises. Any

  detoxification, anti depressant or other prescribed medication is continued at the discretion of our

  specialist General Practitioners.

3.Breaking of the following rules may result in immediate discharge from Livingstone House :

a)Using or supplying alcohol or drugs, on or off the premises.

  b)Aggression, violence or threats of violence.

4.For the security of the unit and Service Users, the following will apply:-

  a)On admission to Livingstone House, you and your belongings will be searched.

  b)A personal search is requested if it is suspected you may have a mood altering chemical on your

  person. Any medications not prescribed by Livingstone House General Practitioners will be

  removed and safely disposed of.

  c)Items brought in by visitors will be searched.

5.Service Users are advised to limit personal possessions and not to bring valuables on to the premises.

6. Visitors, who are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are permitted on visiting day which is

  usually a Saturday.

7.Smoking is only permitted outside of the building. On no account will Service Users or staff be allowed

  to smoke anywhere else in the building. This is a fire regulation and breaches will be met with

  disciplinary action.

8.Television is only allowed after 6pm, at the discretion of staff and is switched off promptly at 11pm

  during weekdays, 6pm – midnight at weekends. Failure to comply with this may result in TV not being

  available.

9.Personal stereos/iPods/MPs players may be used during the same times as per television viewing – at

  all other times they will be kept in the office.

10.You are expected to keep your personal bed space clean and tidy and to maintain good personal

  hygiene and be responsible for your own laundry.

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