Rehabilitation Centres

Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford CM1 7SJ

Overview

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is a private mental health and wellbeing hospital located in Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex. As part of The Priory Group, one of the UK's leading independent providers of mental health services, the hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and day patient treatment programmes for adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions and behavioural concerns.

The hospital provides specialist psychiatric care in a supportive residential environment, with treatment options including therapy, counselling, and medication management. Services typically address conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other mental health challenges. The facility aims to deliver person-centred care with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and therapists working collaboratively to support recovery and rehabilitation.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford serves patients from across the region and accepts both private patients and those funded through NHS pathways. The hospital maintains high standards of clinical care and provides a therapeutic environment designed to promote healing and personal development during treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Priory Hospital Chelmsford in Chelmsford provides rehabilitation services which may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, neurological rehabilitation (stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury), musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and community rehabilitation. Contact 01245 345 345 to find out which services are available.
Referrals to Priory Hospital Chelmsford are usually made by your GP, hospital consultant, or other healthcare professional. Some services such as NHS physiotherapy may accept self-referrals in your area. Contact 01245 345 345 to check referral pathways and whether self-referral is available for the service you need.
The duration of rehabilitation at Priory Hospital Chelmsford depends on your condition and goals. Programmes may range from a few weeks for post-surgical recovery to several months for stroke or brain injury rehabilitation. Your rehabilitation team will set goals with you and review progress regularly. Discharge planning begins early to ensure a smooth transition to independent living.
NHS rehabilitation services at Priory Hospital Chelmsford are free of charge. If you are referred by your GP or hospital, there is no cost. Some private rehabilitation services may also be available — contact 01245 345 345 for details.
Priory Hospital Chelmsford may offer cardiac rehabilitation for patients who have had a heart attack, heart surgery, heart failure, or other cardiac conditions. The programme typically includes supervised exercise, education about heart health, dietary advice, stress management, and medication support. Cardiac rehab reduces the risk of future heart problems and improves quality of life.
The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team at Priory Hospital Chelmsford may include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, rehabilitation consultants, psychologists, rehabilitation nurses, social workers, and dietitians. The team works together to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals and maximise your independence.
Priory Hospital Chelmsford may provide drug and alcohol rehabilitation services including assessment and treatment planning, detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal), individual and group therapy, relapse prevention strategies, aftercare and ongoing support, and links to community recovery groups. Referrals can come from your GP, social services, or self-referral. All services are confidential.
Priory Hospital Chelmsford may provide specialist stroke rehabilitation including physiotherapy to improve movement and balance, occupational therapy to relearn daily tasks, speech and language therapy for communication and swallowing difficulties, psychological support, and vocational rehabilitation to help with returning to work. Early intensive rehabilitation after stroke significantly improves outcomes.
Yes, Priory Hospital Chelmsford encourages family involvement in rehabilitation. Families can attend therapy sessions (with the patient's consent), learn techniques to support recovery at home, participate in discharge planning, and access carer support services. Family involvement is associated with better rehabilitation outcomes.
Yes, Priory Hospital Chelmsford may offer outpatient rehabilitation programmes where you attend the centre for treatment sessions and return home the same day. This suits patients who are well enough to live at home but need ongoing therapy. Sessions may be individual or group-based, and frequency depends on your needs. Contact 01245 345 345 for details.
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Contact Details
Address
Stump Lane, Springfield Green
Chelmsford
CM1 7SJ
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Opening Hours
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00