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Private alcohol AUDIT screen in London, a private, judgement-free start.

The WHO AUDIT questionnaire with a specialist review - a confidential, judgement-free start with liver tests and a proper onward pathway if you want one.

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Indicative pricing

What a private alcohol AUDIT screen actually costs in London.

Indicative ranges across UK private providers.

In short

£150-£300, with a scored report same visit.

Assessment Indicative range
AUDIT questionnaire + clinician review £150–£300
AUDIT + LFTs + FBC £250–£500
AUDIT + FibroScan (liver) £450–£950
Structured brief intervention £250–£500
Full addictions consultation £400–£800
Post-detox monitoring programme £600–£1,400

Prices vary by clinic, the length of the consultation, and which add-ons (bloods, FibroScan, structured programme) you include.

The problem

Asking the question is the hardest part.

Most people who want to think about their drinking never quite get a private, calm space to do it. A short, confidential conversation with a clinician who has heard it all before, with a proper pathway if you want one, can provide that.

  • Is it a problem?

    The AUDIT gives you a scored, honest answer - not a lecture, not a label. You decide what to do with it.

  • What happens after?

    A good service does not hand you a form and disappear. Follow-up, bloods, imaging or referral should be part of the plan.

What it shows

What the AUDIT and bloods actually look at.

A short, well-evidenced screen - with a real safety net for withdrawal, liver injury and mental-health comorbidity.

  • AUDIT-C or full AUDIT score

    The WHO-validated screen - a 3-question quick version or the full 10-question tool, scored on the day.

  • Suspected liver injury

    LFTs, FBC and - when indicated - a FibroScan to check for fibrosis or early cirrhosis.

  • Withdrawal symptoms

    Tremor, sweats, anxiety, morning drinking - assessed and safely managed with a clear plan.

  • Insomnia and mood linked to drinking

    A structured look at sleep, anxiety and low mood alongside your drinking pattern.

  • Medications interacting with alcohol

    A medication review - sedatives, opioids, paracetamol and prescribed treatments checked for interactions.

  • Pregnancy planning

    No safe threshold in pregnancy - a supportive plan with a midwife pathway if you are trying or already pregnant.

  • Relapse prevention

    Structured relapse-prevention plans for those coming out of detox or a treatment programme.

  • Red flag: severe withdrawal (tremor, hallucinations, seizure) - 999

    Severe withdrawal is a medical emergency. Do not stop drinking abruptly and call 999 if these symptoms appear.

Assessment options

Not every conversation needs to be the same.

What each option on your quote is actually for.

  • AUDIT questionnaire + clinician review

    The WHO 10-question AUDIT (or the shorter AUDIT-C), scored and discussed with a clinician on the day.

  • AUDIT + LFTs + FBC

    The AUDIT with bloods - liver enzymes, GGT, MCV and a full blood count for a fuller picture.

  • AUDIT + FibroScan

    Adds a same-day FibroScan to look for liver fibrosis or early cirrhosis where drinking has been heavy or prolonged.

  • Structured brief intervention

    A single evidence-based session designed to help you cut down, with agreed goals and a follow-up.

  • Full addictions consultation

    An hour with a consultant addictions specialist for a comprehensive assessment and a treatment plan.

  • Post-detox monitoring

    A 12-week structured programme after inpatient or community detox - bloods, reviews and relapse-prevention.

  • Family / concerned-other consultation

    A confidential session for a partner, parent or friend worried about someone else’s drinking.

  • Workplace confidential programme

    A discreet pathway for professionals - assessment, treatment and any occupational reports only with your consent.

Honest limits and safety

What matters most - safety, comorbidity, confidentiality.

The rules of the road for a private, judgement-free alcohol assessment.

  • Severe withdrawal can be life-threatening

    Do not stop drinking abruptly if you drink daily and heavily - withdrawal seizures can occur. Speak to a clinician first.

  • Always share prior detox attempts

    Previous detoxes - successful or not - change the safest current plan.

  • Pregnancy - no safe threshold

    There is no known safe amount in pregnancy. An urgent midwife pathway is the right route.

  • Mental-health comorbidity is common

    Anxiety, depression and trauma are frequently linked to drinking - and treatable alongside.

  • Nutritional deficiencies matter

    Thiamine and B12 deficiencies are managed alongside the drinking - often with pabrinex or oral supplements.

  • Driving rules apply when medication is used

    Some withdrawal and relapse-prevention medications affect driving. DVLA rules are worth discussing with the prescriber.

  • Confidentiality is standard

    Occupational reports are only shared with your explicit consent. GP letters likewise.

  • Relapse is common and part of recovery

    A slip is not failure - it is information. Programmes are designed around this reality.

  • CAGE and AUDIT-C are validated screens

    Short, well-evidenced tools that help open the conversation - not diagnoses on their own.

Reading your report

A structured report you can actually use. Four sections.

Whichever assessment you choose, the report keeps to the same four parts.

A specialist reviewing an alcohol AUDIT screen report at a London clinic

A quiet reminder

The report is written for a clinician - ask for it to be translated into plain English, and for what matters most.

If anything is unclear, ask the reporting clinician to talk you through it before your follow-up.

  1. 01 Header

    Motivation and AUDIT score

    Your reason for coming, what you are hoping to change and your scored AUDIT (or AUDIT-C) result.

  2. 02 Technique

    Which tests were done

    A clear list of the assessment tools, bloods and imaging (if any) completed on the day.

  3. 03 Findings

    Score, labs and imaging

    Your AUDIT score, blood results and any FibroScan findings - plainly written.

  4. 04 Impression

    Read this first

    The conclusion - lifestyle-only advice, a brief intervention, a structured programme, or an urgent detox pathway.

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Frequently asked

Common questions about alcohol AUDIT screens.

Quick answers on what AUDIT measures, detox, safety, confidentiality, cost, referrals and family involvement.

  • What does the AUDIT actually measure?

    The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a 10-question WHO-validated screen. It scores hazardous drinking, harmful drinking and possible dependence - with a total from 0 to 40. Scores of 8+ suggest hazardous drinking; 16+ suggests harmful drinking; 20+ suggests possible dependence.

  • AUDIT-C vs full AUDIT - what is the difference?

    AUDIT-C is the first 3 questions of the full AUDIT - it takes under a minute and is a very good quick screen. The full 10-question AUDIT adds detail on dependence and harm. Clinicians often score both, giving a quick answer and the fuller picture.

  • Detox at home vs inpatient - which is right?

    Home (community) detox works for many people with mild-to-moderate dependence, good support and no history of withdrawal seizures. Inpatient detox is safer for heavy daily drinkers, those with prior complex withdrawals, or when home is not stable. Your specialist decides with you.

  • How safe is withdrawal?

    Mild withdrawal (mild tremor, anxiety, sweats) is uncomfortable but usually safe. Moderate-to-severe withdrawal - marked tremor, hallucinations, confusion, seizures - is a medical emergency. Do not stop drinking abruptly if you drink daily and heavily; call 999 if severe symptoms appear.

  • Is this confidential?

    Yes. Your assessment is confidential. Information is shared with your GP or an employer only with your explicit written consent. Occupational and legal reports are opt-in, never automatic.

  • How much does a private alcohol AUDIT screen cost in London?

    An AUDIT with a clinician review is typically £150-£300. Adding bloods brings the total to £250-£500. AUDIT with a FibroScan is £450-£950, and a full addictions consultation is £400-£800.

  • Do I need a referral?

    No - self-referral is standard. A short conversation first ensures the right pathway (screen, brief intervention or full addictions consultation).

  • How quickly can I start?

    Usually within a week - often within a couple of days, including evenings and Saturdays. If withdrawal is a concern, say so when enquiring, as it can affect priority.

  • Can family be involved?

    Yes, if you want them to be. Some providers offer a separate family / concerned-other consultation for those worried about someone else’s drinking, and family sessions alongside treatment where helpful.

  • When should I see a GP or 999 urgently instead of booking a screen?

    Call 999 for tremor with hallucinations, confusion or a withdrawal seizure. See a GP urgently for jaundice, vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain, or suicidal thoughts. A scheduled AUDIT screen is not the right route for acute problems.

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In practice, in London

The honest picture around alcohol audit screen in London

With alcohol audit screen, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it - not whether the scan is available. Public provision for alcohol audit screen is competent but constrained by capacity. Private London clinics tend to have shorter diaries and longer appointment slots, so you get the same specialists with more time. For people who’ve been going round in circles with primary care, that first proper conversation is often what shifts things.

A typical private booking for alcohol audit screen in London starts with a consultant conversation - sometimes in person on Harley Street or Marylebone, sometimes on video if that suits better. Any imaging or diagnostics happen at a nearby CQC-registered facility, and reports usually land within 24 to 72 hours. The whole loop, from first call to written report, is often done inside a fortnight. For alcohol audit screen specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.

A private pathway for alcohol audit screen can only promise so much. It can compress a wait, put you in front of a subspecialist quickly, and get a proper report in your hands within a week. It can’t rewrite what the imaging or the bloods say. Setting that expectation up front tends to make the whole experience less stressful.