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Health PlusInternational Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Clinic
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Rehab daily routine, meals and rules

What life is like for patients at Health Plus: the daily routine, the weekly menu, the rules, and how families can help.

"Support the person, support the treatment, and avoid supporting the addiction."

Families who join our sessions learn how to do this in practice. About the family program.

A day in residential care

  1. Fajr prayer & reflection
    The day begins with prayer and quiet reflection.
  2. Breakfast, medicine & vitals
    Paratha and chai, prescribed medicine and a nurse's vital-sign check.
  3. Surah Rahman & freshening up
    A calm recitation session, then showers (alternate days).
  4. Indoor exercise
    An hour of movement to restore energy and sleep.
  5. Quran session with Qari Sahib
    Group session led by a religious scholar.
  6. Namaz & relaxation
    Prayer, then rest or TV in the lounge.
  7. Lunch & rest
    A home-style lunch from the weekly menu.
  8. Group therapy
    Education, awareness and recovery-focused discussion.
  9. Individual therapy
    One-to-one assessment, counselling and therapy with a psychologist.
  10. Outdoor activities
    30 minutes in the gym with a trainer, then 30 minutes of games or walking.
  11. Recreation & movie time
    Table tennis, indoor games and a film together.
  12. Dinner & medicine
    Evening meal and prescribed medicine.
  13. Personal time
    Relaxation and getting ready for bed.
  14. Lights off
    Sleep time. TV off. A full night's rest.

The weekly menu

Breakfast includes paratha and chai every day.

Patient rules

The rules keep everyone safe. They are explained to every patient on admission.

  1. Follow the daily schedule and take part in the treatment program.
  2. Attend individual and group therapy regularly and take part properly.
  3. Take medicine only as prescribed and under staff supervision.
  4. Keep up personal hygiene, cleanliness and grooming.
  5. Treat staff, therapists and fellow patients with respect.
  6. Keep discipline and follow the safety procedures.
  7. No violence, threats, bullying, intimidation or abusive behaviour.
  8. Do not have, use, exchange or bring in unauthorised substances.
  9. Do not use or keep unauthorised medicine or restricted items.
  10. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of fellow patients.
  11. Take part in therapy, spiritual, physical and recreational activities.
  12. Follow reasonable instructions from the clinical and rehab team.
  13. Keep belongings organised and look after the building.
  14. Tell staff straight away about medical, psychological or safety concerns.
  15. Keep a cooperative, recovery-focused attitude.

How families can help

Nine guidelines from our clinical team.

  1. Talk to the treatment team respectfully and openly.
  2. Come to the scheduled family education sessions.
  3. Follow the centre's visiting and communication procedures.
  4. Do not bring unauthorised medicine, substances or restricted items.
  5. Avoid habits that make it easier to keep using, such as giving money.
  6. Learn the common signs of relapse and how to respond.
  7. Keep healthy boundaries while giving emotional support.
  8. Support the treatment and aftercare plan the team recommends.
  9. Work with the team on discharge and follow-up.

Visiting: visits and calls follow the center's procedures, which our team explains at admission. [Visiting hours to be added.]

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