LEAP – Edinburgh
About LEAP – Edinburgh
LEAP (the Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme) is an NHS Lothian abstinence-based treatment programme for people dependent on alcohol and other drugs, based at Woodlands House on the Astley Ainsley Hospital site in Edinburgh. It is delivered in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, the Cyrenians, Encompass and local Alcohol and Drug Partnerships.
The programme runs for three months or longer using a quasi-residential model, with participants living in shared housing units and attending structured sessions up to six days a week. Care includes medical input, mental health nursing, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, trauma-informed and peer support, a family programme, and help with housing, education and employment after treatment.
Key Facility Details
- Regulator: Recorded under Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Care Inspectorate, the bodies that oversee health and social care services in Scotland.
- Levels of Care: Abstinence-based day programme with quasi-residential accommodation.
- Funding: Available through the public health system (NHS Lothian).
- Languages: Delivered in English.
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Facility Type
Setting and Surroundings
An urban, coastal setting in Edinburgh, 3.1 miles from the coast. The nearest town is Edinburgh (population 515k), 1.7 miles away.
Nearest named features
- Water of LeithRiver · 3.7 miles
- Portobello BeachBeach · 4.0 miles
- Cramond IslandIsland · 5.7 miles
- Pittencrieff ParkPark · 14 miles
- Glentress ForestForest · 17 miles
- Loch LevenLake · 20 miles
Getting there
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Major international · 6.8 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
LEAP Detox and Rehab Services
LEAP, the Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme, is an NHS Lothian programme for people dependent on alcohol and other drugs including opiates, stimulants, cannabis and tranquillisers, based at Woodlands House on the Astley Ainsley Hospital site in Edinburgh. It runs a day programme up to six days a week for three months or longer, with participants living in shared housing units provided as part of the programme, followed by long-term aftercare.
Recorded support includes group and one-to-one sessions, trauma-informed and complementary therapies, drama-based sessions, and a family programme, alongside medical input, mental health nursing, clinical psychology and occupational therapy. As with any structured programme, it’s worth checking exactly what would apply to your own care plan.
Levels of Care
Substances and Addictions Treated
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Counseling and Therapy
Specialized Programs
Where Is LEAP?
LEAP operates from Woodlands House on the grounds of Astley Ainsley Hospital, an NHS Lothian site in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland, a mostly residential part of the city.
Edinburgh Airport is roughly seven to eight miles away, with a tram and bus service into the centre; Morningside itself is well served by local buses. Confirm the current admissions process and site directions before visiting, as the Astley Ainsley campus has multiple buildings.
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How Much Does Treatment at LEAP Cost?
LEAP is delivered by NHS Lothian in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and local charities, so its own quasi-residential day programme isn’t priced as a private product; the Edinburgh-area market figures for structured residential and day programmes (privately, often £6,000 to £12,000 a month for day programmes and £10,000 to £30,000 for full residential care) are included here as broader context rather than LEAP’s own rates.
As an NHS-delivered programme, access may be available at no direct cost to eligible residents, usually depending on residency and referral through local alcohol and drug partnerships. Ask directly how a referral into LEAP works and what the shared housing arrangement involves during the programme.
Payment Options
Public Insurance Accepted
Support Services
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
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LEAP Reviews
If you’ve taken part in LEAP, or supported a family member through the programme, leaving a review can give other people considering this route in the Lothians a clearer picture of what to expect.
LEAP is delivered by NHS Lothian in partnership with local councils and charities, with a multidisciplinary clinical team including medical, nursing and psychology input. A helpful question to ask is how the shared housing arrangement works day to day, and what the family programme involves for those supporting a participant.
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