acquiesce.org.uk Reviews

B P R Cornwall 2026.04.01

     

The reviews are what originally drew me to Aquiesce - I’m now leaving my own 5* review. I had an incredibly positive experience at Acquiesce Rehab. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcomed, supported, and genuinely cared for. Every member of the team is focussed on professionalism and compassion - they take the time to listen and tailor their approach to each individual’s needs, which made a huge difference in my recovery journey. The accommodation is excellent—clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed to create a calm, safe environment. The facilities are top-notch, offering everything needed to focus on healing, from well-maintained living spaces to relaxing communal areas and wellness resources. What truly sets Acquiesce Rehab apart is the quality of its program. It’s comprehensive, structured, and effective, combining evidence-based therapies with holistic approaches that address both physical and emotional well-being. The program challenged me in the best way possible while also providing the support I needed every step of the way. I’m incredibly grateful for my time there and would highly recommend Acquiesce Rehab to anyone seeking a professional, caring, and transformative recovery experience.

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We love that you are now leaving your own review after being inspired by those who left one before you! It shows just how much these reviews can really help others! Thank you for leaving us one and sharing your own hope and inspiration 💜

Tom 2026.04.01

     

I attended Acquiesce Rehab for 30 days in November 2025. When I entered the rehab, I was broken, and could not break the cycle of drinking and using, even though I attended fellowships, had a sponsor, had written warnings from work for not showing up, and was losing relationships with friends and family - nothing I tried to do to stop seemed to work. This week, I celebrated being 5 months clean and sober from drugs and alcohol. Acquiesce provided me with the tools and knowledge to go back into the real world and tackle the disease of addiction that I have head on. There isn't a magic cure for my illness, and Acquiesce doesn't have a magic wand to wave over you and make everything better, but they give you the foundations to be able to go out there and rebuild your life step by (12) step. I genuinely cannot thank the team at Acquiesce enough. The support, guidance, conversations and laughs provided by everyone there, including my practitioner, Simon, is something I will forever be grateful for. Tom

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Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review Tom, big respect on your 5 months 🫡 keep up the great work and keep in touch 💜

Chris 2026.03.30

     

Acquiesce I was very reluctant to go at first, I was more worried about sharing a house with other people with different addictions to me. How wrong was I I was made to feel welcome from the minute I arrived by all the staff, then introduced to everyone in addiction and the people I met were amazing we all got on really well and I believe I've made friends for life. We sat at night talking about our addictions, watching TV and eating together. I'm so happy I went, I've conquered my demons with the help of all my peers and most of all the amazing patient understanding and calming influence of the staff at Acquiesce. Thank you so much to everyone for the help and support we all received. xx
Date of experience: 08 February, 2026

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George Hill 2026.03.02

     

I have just completed an excellent 5 weeks experience with Acquiesce Rehab. From the very beginning, all the staff were professional, compassionate, and truly committed to my recovery. The practitioners took the time to understand my specific needs and we worked a plan that made a real difference in my progress. The facility itself is clean, welcoming, and very well-equipped, which made every visit comfortable and stress-free. What stood out most was the supportive atmosphere — everyone genuinely cares about helping patients regain strength and confidence. Thanks to the team at Acquiesce Rehab, I’ve seen significant improvement and feel much more confident moving forward. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of quality rehabilitation services.

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Hi George
Firstly, well done on completing your placement at Acquiesce 👏 Secondly, thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review, keep up the good work and keep in touch 💜

Steven Isherwood 2026.02.02

     

The only rehab ever to have received 2 outstanding ratings from ofsted and it's fully understandable 👏 the staff are exceptionally helpful and not just the practioners also including bank staff I originally planned on doing 28 days but due to quality of service and progress I made mentally physically and spiritually I decided to extend another 14 days and then another 7 days as I had a lot of work to do due to the damage I had inflicted on myself through using cocain.The lifetime after care is fantastic and the 49 days I spent there were the most important thing I have ever done in my life or ever will do.I had depression and ptsd after losing my parents in a short period of time and having flashbacks of finding my father dead on the night I had one of those flashbacks it was a massive comfort to know that staff are on call all through the night to speak with and be offered guidance and loving support.Whilst at the treatment centre if ever you had a feeling of discomfort or anxiety etc you was allowed to excuse yourself and go and talk it through with a member of staff then rejoin the session when you was ready without any pressure.Each member of staff brings something different to the game they each have there own unique qualities and way of delivering a session which I really enjoyed and and it was also great that most had been through recovery thereselves.The fact they only accepted 12 people at a time was good because it meant a more personal touch individually and the wide choice of holistic therapies and sessions meant even if someone didn't enjoy 1 there was a wide selection and I loved the Reike and acupuncture but yoga wasn't for me.I will finish this review saying outstanding by ofsted outstanding by Steven Isherwood 💙 thank you from the bottom of my heart you will always have my love thanks and gratitude 🙏

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2026.02.02

Awhhh Steven, this is lovely to read, thank you so much for leaving us this review! 💫It's so nice to read about how much you not only benefitted from your time at Acquiesce, but also enjoyed it, keep up the good work and keep in touch 💜

Joanna Bright 2026.01.29

     

What stood out to me most about Acquiesce is how supportive they are toward partners. As someone who has supported a loved one through addiction, I felt understood rather than overlooked. Acquiesce acknowledges the emotional weight partners carry without blaming or simplifying their role. I was reassured through honesty—showing that patience, confusion, strength, and love can all exist at the same time. Acquiesce doesn’t tell partners what they should do; it simply validates the experience of being there. That sense of recognition makes Acquiesce not just powerful, but genuinely supportive.

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2026.01.29

Wow Joanna thank you for writing such beautiful words, and such true words also! Addiction hurts a family in the same way recovery can heal it, wishing all the very best to you and yours 💜

Samantha Rock 2026.01.23

     

Acquiesce gave me the support I needed throughout my husband's stay with them. Having someone to talk to regularly about his progress and mine and my families concerns and feelings was invaluable. I felt able to broach any subject with Liz, and her responses were always without judgement and with kindness and understanding. This has given me more courage to face our families recovery together with my husband and understand his journey more. There really is a family atmosphere that extends to resident's loved ones.

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2026.01.24

This is amazing to read, it’s so important that families are able to heal together as addiction has a ripple effect to all family members, in the same way recovery can! Thank you for sharing your experience and leaving us such lovely words 💜

Ellese Farrow 2025.12.21

     

The team at Acquiesce are all amazing! They all truly care and genuinely want the best for you and are there to support you during your stay & afterwards. Id tried a number of times to do it myself with meetings and different drug therapists & even hypnotherapy but none of them worked for me. Im now 5 weeks sober, 1 week out of acquiesce and ive never felt better. The support you get from your peers is amazing too & im still in touch with a few of them. Its the best decision i ever made to go here - if your struggling, pick up the phone to here, you wont regret it. The accommodation and the hub are both really nice places also.

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2026.01.29

Hi Ellese
Really good to read you are doing well and benefitted from your time at Acquiesce, thank you for sharing your experience with others, keep up the good work and keep in touch 💜

lew ku 2025.12.17

     

Thought I would write this review now instead of straight away , just to say that my time at this rehab speaks for itself as I’m still clean having left roughly 6 weeks ago and still going strong, I applied all the tools I learned during my stay to the outside world, all the staff are amazing believe me I’m living proof so far , it works if you work it people ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.12.18

Hi Lew
It sure does work if you work it and you are definitely working it 💫 thanks for sharing your experience and leaving this review, keep up the hard work and keep in touch 💜

Gill Ward 2025.12.16

     

Absolutely fabulous place. My son did the 28 day rehab and learned and grew so much. He went in a shell of himself and came out a new person! Special thanks to Simon and Margaret Mary who both had a huge impact on his journey. Looking forward to a much happier future for us all. Thank you!

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.12.17

Hi Gill
This is amazing to read, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, it really does mean a lot. We wish you the very best for the future in your recovery as a family 💜

Mike Saunders 2025.12.14

     

Really appreciate my time at Acquiesce. Was my second go round at rehab and has been truly life-changing and vastly superior to where I was before. Certainly helped through the trials and tribulations of addiction and given me a new lease on life

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.12.15

Hi Mike
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and thank you for choosing Acquiesce to have been a part of your recovery journey. Keep up the good work and keep in touch 💜

Sarah Ridsdale 2025.12.08

     

I cannot put into words what an amazing place Acquiese is. I went in completely broken, my addiction to alcohol having brought me to my knees. From the admissions process to my leaving day, I felt supported, understood and genuinely cared for. All the staff, each and everyone, have the clients best interests at heart. The sessions are a wonderful insight into addiction and have given me tools to navigate life without alcohol, and just life in general. They offer more aftercare than most rehabs I have come across, and you still feel supported when you have left the relative security of Acquiese. I honestly cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you Acquiese for giving me my life back xxx

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.12.09

Hi Sarah, thank you for allowing us to have been a part of your recovery journey, it’s been both an honour and a privilege 💫keep up the hard work and keep in touch 💜

Jack Bates 2025.12.07

     

Fantastic support and team! Massive help on my recovery! Tried twice before but these guys know there stuff! Thank you all at Aquiescne!!!

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.12.07

Hi Jack
Appreciate you leaving us this great review, thank you for giving Acquiesce the privilege of being a part of your journey! Keep up the good work and keep in touch! 💫 💜

jamie cox 2025.11.26

     

My time at Acquiesce was life changing! I walked through the doors still thinking there was no hope for me . The staff here are amazing , they go out of their way to make you feel safe and welcome . Liz did my admission and was lovely and kind. Simon was my practitioner and I could not of asked for better , he had a way of explaining things so I understood the disease of addiction. Lesley was always lovely to me and checked if I was ok regularly . Ian did some great sessions and was always understanding and patient if I was having an off day . I remember on my first week I had a cold and Ady who is the owner went out of his way to get me some cough sweets. Everyone is so caring . Ellie always had a big smile which cheered you up. The accommodation was very nice and comfortable. Acquiesce gave me the key to unlock that glass box I had been trapped in for so long and changed my life. Thank you to all the staff for changing my life for the better , I will never forget you all 🙏❤️

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.11.26

Hi Jamie
Thanks for leaving us such lovely words, it really does mean a lot for us to read about your positive experience at Acquiesce, we wish all the best in your future recovery, keep up the hard work and keep in touch 💫💜

Anton Skinkis 2025.11.22

     

My experience at Acquiesce was truly life-changing. When I first arrived, I was completely broken, physically drained, emotionally overwhelmed, and unsure whether I even had the strength to begin the journey ahead. From the moment I stepped through the doors, the staff greeted me with warmth, understanding, and a level of compassion I had never experienced before. They didn’t just do their jobs; they genuinely cared. The programme itself was explained with such clarity that, even in my vulnerable state, I felt reassured and supported. Every step, every session, and every part of the process was laid out in a way that made me feel safe and informed. The staff were patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly encouraging, helping me understand not only the “what” but the “why” behind everything we did. The facilities at Acquiesce were excellent , clean, calming, and thoughtfully designed to create a sense of peace. The homes were comfortable and welcoming, offering a sense of stability during a time when everything inside me felt unstable. It truly felt like a home away from home, which made all the difference during my recovery. By the time I left, I felt uplifted, grounded, and full of life again. The transformation I experienced at Acquiesce is something I will carry with me forever. I walked in broken, but I walked out with hope, strength, and a renewed sense of who I am. I can’t thank Acquiesce enough. The staff, the programme, the environment—it all played a crucial role in helping me rebuild myself. I would recommend Acquiesce to anyone who needs not only treatment, but true care, guidance, and a place to heal. Big thanks to my Practitioner Ellie she was so understanding and caring. Margaret Mary lifted the spirit in any room she walked in as did Carla. Simon for the knowledge about the addiction helped me understand and learn a-lot about the disease as did Liz also a very big Thankyou to lesley who almost felt asif she was my mum 😂& the rest of the Acquiesce staff wonderful people changed my life which i will never ever forget.

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.11.22

Hi Anton
These words are amazing to read and truly inspiring, thank you for taking the time to write them and for allowing Acquiesce the privilege of being a part of your journey, keep up the good work and keep in touch 💜

Christian Gray 2025.11.12

     

I am beyond grateful for the 28 days I spent at Acquiesce. What you quickly realise is the staff truly care, and it isn’t just a job to them. Whilst there is cleverly thought through daily structure and routine, your journey and relationships with the staff will be bespoke. Simon was my practitioner and is a calm, genuine man. I felt fully comfortable opening up about my alcohol/drug use, and particularly personal aspects of my life before/during addiction. Simon isn’t trying to “tick a box” during your 121 conversations and really wants to understand your personal circumstances. The thing that makes Simon stand out is he clearly is extremely experienced and knows his stuff. This isn’t to take away from how great the other staff are. Leslie, Ellie, Ian, Carla, Tina and several others are wonderful souls. One other mention is the spiritual and self love aspect of the program. Margarat Mary brings a whole other perspective and I always looked forward to her taking the group class. Margarat Mary lifted the group spirits every week and her energy is infectious. I am not a spiritual person and went into rehab very skeptical I would lean into it, but this was the beauty of my time there. An inspirational lady through and through. Most importantly, You are provided with the tools to live in recovery. 28 days flew by and I was truly sad to be leaving as I enjoyed myself, which is a testament to Acquiesce. As much as I wanted to seek help, it’s incredibly daunting and it’s natural to feel like 28 days is giving your life away. Nobody judges you there and the stigma around rehab I felt before going to rehab quickly evaporates once you arrive. For me and many other people, the treatment you receive in rehab can determine future life or death. I can hand on heart say it’s worth putting your trust in Acquiesce. Thank you so much!

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.11.12

Hi Christian
Wow what a great review, thank you for taking the time to leave it for us, we are so glad to read you enjoyed your time at Acquiesce, it has been a privilege for us to be a part of your journey, keep up the good work and keep in touch 💜💫

Ella Cox 2025.11.08

     

My brother recently entered the Acquiesce Rehab Centre in Bolton. He had a 28 day stay and the transformation in him has not only been life changing, it has been life saving. The team are very understanding and empathetic and have been amazing. A special mention to Simon Arkwright who has been AMAZING! He is one of the recovery practitioners who supported my brother with his 1-1 sessions, Simon is a specialist in his field and we genuinely feel very grateful that we had him in our corner. Not only did he support my brother he also supported our family with regular updates, advice and guidance. Thank you Acquiesce and thank you Simon.

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.11.08

Hi Ella
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, it’s great to hear your brother benefitted from Acquiesce so much, Simon is a valued member of the Acquiesce team and his dedication and care for his clients really does shine though, we will make sure he sees this review. We wish your brother, and you all as a family, the very best in his future recovery 💫💜

James Hayward 2025.10.22

     

When I walked into Acquiesce, I was nervous, uncertain and desperate. The experience starts when you make the first call, as you're booked in for a phone consultation to ensure the rehab is a right fit for your needs. A start date is given, but can sometimes be bought forward due to space. The centre keeps you fully updated on this so you’re never left in limbo. A practitioner (mine was Ellie) will call you regularly before to ensure you’re doing okay before you go in. I was greeted by Lesley on my first day who undertook an extensive screening to ensure I was okay to be there. The most nerve racking part is walking into the whole group - but trust me when I say this is hardest part, as 10 minutes later you feel welcomed, accepted and appreciated. The rehab includes holistic, physical and class room based sessions to educate, prepare and support clients to be ready for a life without alcohol. Many staff are in recovery themselves and those who aren’t, are incredibly aware and knowledgeable. The one thing everyone at Acquiesce has in common is a genuine desire to help people in their early recovery. Without acquiesce, I’ve no idea where I’d be, but it certainly wouldn’t be as in nearly as positive a place as I am now. Thank you - and take the leap. You won’t regret it for a second.

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.10.22

Hi James
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such kind words, it really means a lot, we are so glad you had such a positive experience. Keep up the good work and keep in touch, we wish you all the very best in your future recovery 💜

Jill Dawson 2025.10.11

     

I checked into acquiesce reluctantly at first I must admit as I was in denial, but from the moment I walked through the door I felt safe and welcomed by the staff and my peers , I was understandably nervous as I didn’t know what to expect, but I soon settled in to my new routine and living arrangements . The sessions were an invaluable start to my recovery and I learnt so much about addiction, both formally and informally. As well as workshops and sessions we were also offered yoga, meditation, acupuncture and reiki, that was as well as a trip to the park and to the guy once a week. I didn’t realise how much my addiction had affected my family and am forever grateful to them for their love and support, just one of the many other things acquiesce taught me how to navigate. Without acquiesce , the amazing staff and my peers , some of whom will be friends for life because of everything we have shared I would not be where I am today, living a happy sober life , I know it’s a long road as this change is for life , but with all the support and ‘tools ‘ I have been given ‘I’ve got this ‘ it has NOT got me anymore. Checking into acquiesce was honestly the best things I could ever have done to start my recovery and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to make a positive change. So thank you to you all for giving me a hopeful, sober happy future XX

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.10.11

Hi Jill, thank you for leaving such honest and touching words, it means a lot to us to hear that you found your stay with us so useful, keep up the hard work and keep in touch 💜

Hailie Bridge 2025.10.03

     

Absolutely recommend! Acquiesce saved my life, I cannot express enough how grateful I am to the programe and everyone who’s involved! Such a wonderful team, amazing system and lovely housing… I went in with my self esteem scraping the floor and feeling utterly ashamed, I came out a new person… feeling COMPLETELY REBORN and pure heroic! So excited to start my new life, THANK YOU ACQUIESE! 💜💜💜

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Reply from acquiesce.org.uk 2025.10.03

Hi Hallie
Thank you so much for your kind words they really do mean a lot to us all! It’s great to hear you have benefited from your time at Acquiesce! Well done and keep up the hard work 💫 💜