New Vision Bradford

14/08/2026

⚠️ If you're planning to use drugs this weekend, or there's a chance that you will, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of overdose.

🟣 Only take the amount you intend to use
🟣 Go low and slow
🟣 Avoid mixing substances
🟣 Don't use alone and check on your mates
🟣 Arrange for someone to check in on you
🟣 Carry naloxone and make sure the people you're with know how to use it
🟣 Stay safe in the heat - drink plenty of water and stay in the shade.

The fact you're taking steps to stay safer is important. Look after yourself and those around you. 💙

13/08/2026

🌈 Bradford’s LGBTQ+ Social Hub takes place TONIGHT at Flourish! 🌈

This month’s Hub is a Pride special, with banner and badge making ahead of this weekend’s celebrations!

📍 Flourish Community Coffeeshop, 14 North Parade, Bradford BD1 3HT
📅 Thursday 13th August (every 2nd Thursday of the month)
⏰ 5:30pm-8:00pm (drop in at any point!)
👥 Age 18+

What else to expect...

✨ Support services
✨ Inclusive sober space
✨ Meet new people
✨ Socialise with friends
✨ Food and drinks
✨ Community!

For more information, contact Char on 07407 761569 (call, text or WhatsApp)

Mesmac Locala Sexual Health Gender Outreach Worker

05/08/2026

⚠ Important Service Update ⚠

We are pleased to confirm that Our Pelican House Hub in Bradford has now reopened, following last week’s temporary closure.

We would like to apologise to anyone who was affected by the disruption and thank you for your patience and understanding.

All Recovery Coordinator and Prescriber appointments have now returned to Pelican House.

Nursing appointment will continue to take place at Unity for the time being.

Please note that the lift at Pelican House remains out order. If you have mobility issues, your appointments will continue to be held at Unity until this issue has been resolved.

Your Recovery Coordinator will contact you to confirm the location of your appointment.

If you need to get in touch, please contact us by:

📞 01274 296023
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

28/07/2026

28/07/2026

⚠ Important Service Update ⚠

Due to unforeseen maintenance issues, our Pelican House Hub in Bradford is temporarily closed.

We are currently reviewing all appointment locations. If your appointment is affected by this closure, your Recovery Coordinator will contact you directly with further information.

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us by:

📞 01274 296023
📧 [email protected]

Please be aware that our phone lines may be busier than usual during this time. We appreciate your patience and will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding. For the latest updates, please continue to check our page.

20/07/2026

Recovery Coordinator Rose recently joined Ark House Rehab Ltd's 'In Recovery' podcast to discuss the worrying rise in recreational ketamine use and how New Vision Bradford is supporting those affected.

🎙️The episode is now live - listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2555615/episodes/19511109

THE SURGE OF KETAMINE ADDICTION

Today you can listen to an important conversation on the brand new episode of IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE podcast.

The team visited the alcohol and drug service New Vision, in Bradford to speak about the drastic rise of Ketamine addiction in the UK.

Usage among 16-24 year old's has trippled since 2016 and is now more more common than M**A and nitrous oxide. NHS data shows a 45 per cent increase in Ketamine related hospital admissions over the last 5 years.

Rose is a recovery coordinator in the Outreach and Rough Sleeping team and speaks to Richard about a vital campaign being run by New Vision Bradford called The Ket Effect. This aims to challenge the misconceptions that Ketamine only becomes a problem when use reaches the extreme.

You can watch the film for The Ket Effect, made by New Vision right here.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/767319296001026

LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2555615/episodes/19511109

We want to thank Rose and the team at New Vision for taking the time to speak about this vital campaign.

IN RECOVERY is a companion guide for anyone in recovery from addiction or for people who want to know more about the stories and science behind addiction. Our podcast has been recommended by The Sunday Times and has reached the top ten of the global Mental Health charts.

12/07/2026

💙 Change starts with honest conversations.

It isn’t easy, but when we feel able to talk openly about the role alcohol is playing in our lives – without fear or judgement – positive change becomes possible.

We’re ending with an honest account from Recovery Coordinator, Shabz, who shares of how asking for help enabled him to reach a place where he feels valued and worthy.

One of the best things we can do to support a friend, colleague or family member who may be struggling with alcohol is to create a space for honest conversations. By normalising discussions about alcohol, we can help people feel supported, healthier and more able to make positive changes.

Thank you to everyone for joining us this week.

If you are concerned about your own drinking, or someone else’s, New Vision Bradford is here to help whenever you’re ready to reach out.

📞 01274 296023 (9.15am – 5.15pm Monday – Friday)
📩 [email protected]
🌐 Complete our online referral form: https://newvisionbradford.org.uk/get-help/

If you are referring someone else, please ensure you have their consent first.

12/07/2026

Checking our drinking should just be as normal as the regular checks we have on our eyesight, teeth and blood pressure - why not our drinking?

For Recovery Coordinator, Katie, reflecting on her alcohol intake and limiting it to social situations only, has helped her to achieve some incredible improvements to her to her physical health and wellbeing.

What positive changes could you make that your future self will thank you for?

11/07/2026

Sunny weekends are often the times when alcohol takes centre stage, putting pressure on us to drink more than we’d like.

Taking a moment to reflect on your drinking habits and understanding your risk level could be the first step towards positive change.

For our Senior Clinical Administrator, Sharee, that change came when she decided to put her health first. By making a few small changes, she discovered she could still enjoy socialising while also protecting her wellbeing too.