Having read this, I wont comment on the in and outs of all this here but i will give my experience of Littledale Hall.
I went in broken, addicted and totally dysfunctional and not long for this world. During my time there i was able to come to terms with my upbringing and learn about my addiction and the reasons why my life was so dysfunctional. I learned an incredible amount about myself, hard as that was at times, and learned so many better ways to cope and live my life. I left almost exactly five years ago and I relocated in Lancaster for a couple of years while i found my feet, which was a sensible thing to do. It wasn't easy, and i often struggled but things slowly came together. I eventually moved back to my home town. Having had nothing on my CV, no experience, through starting in various voluntary jobs I've worked hard and am now a manager in the the Security Industry. I now have a great relationship with my family and daughter. I see a lot of my old friends but I use my common sense and I'm careful who i spend my time with. I have a good functioning life, one i wouldn't of dreamed of years ago and have confidence and purpose. I still see some great friends i made in the hall and I'm grateful to the staff for helping me build this new life. I would have ended up dead without going to Littledale. This was my personal experience.

Having read all the comments i would like to give my experience of Littledale Hall

I went in broken, addicted and totally dysfunctional and not long for this world. During my time there i was able to come to terms with my upbringing and learn about my addiction and the reasons why my life was so dysfunctional. I learned an incredible amount about myself, hard as that was at times, and learned so many better ways to cope and live my life. I left almost exactly five years ago and I relocated in Lancaster for a couple of years while i found my feet, which was a sensible thing to do. It wasn't easy, and i often struggled but things slowly came together. I eventually moved back to my home town. Having had nothing on my CV, no experience, through starting in various voluntary jobs I've worked hard and am now a manager in the the Security Industry. I now have a great relationship with my family and daughter. I see a lot of my old friends but I use my common sense and I'm careful who i spend my time with. I have a good functioning life, one i wouldn't of dreamed of years ago and have confidence and purpose. I still see some great friends i made in the hall and I'm grateful to the staff for helping me build this new life. I would have ended up dead without going to Littledale. This was my personal experience.

well that says everything turtlgrove, your disgusting. & i can vouch that littledale staff are appauling. caring dont make me laugh. controlling yes. proffesional people guide, dont dictate,

As requested by Aj I wont comment on his situation but to say he has realised the truth about K. She was seeing another resident while she was in treatment and Littledale allowed it to happen. I know by speaking to other Ex- residents that Littledale staff were well aware of what was going on. This is more proof that the corrupt way in which Littledale bend the rules to suit there needs.
I think AJ should post on here but his words are "If it made her happy, so be it. so long as she is well".
I cant begin to understand how this place is still ruining lifes to suit their own needs.

All is never what it seems, I hope he has moved on as the girl who is mentioned has more than done that. Littledale is a bad place that instills a feeling of belonging but removes the true feelings we have.I have been fighting it for a long time now and after what happened in flats I have finally realise its not a reality I am living but an existence.
My days revolve around others who have been through the same shit as me and its got me thinking what the f-k am I doing. Everyday all I hear is same old shit and it is doing my head in. It is not a new start at all. I look around and everyones hooking up with each other and it so false and unreal. I talk to people at the hall and its like all our live revolve around helping others or eductation.
What happened to holidays and life. Thats what I want and with what I have learned that will never happen.
Littledale is not a waste of time if you have no life to go back to. I have friends and family I miss dearly and I feel homesick.
Littledales answer... You haven't learned anything.
I ask a question like, I miss my ex and they say its a step backward... Why?
Onward and Upward my arse ... onward to where? Stuck here in Lancaster? If I move I will get no support.
Littledale has one less ex addict to use as a muggins. Everyone else I will speak to in group and ask them.