ReNew Hull

02/09/2026

K-HOLE hits the cinema big screen this Friday and launches simultaneously online.

K-HOLE is a UK ketamine documentary produced by Inspired Youth in partnership with Believe in People Podcast, exploring ketamine addiction, ketamine bladder damage, substance misuse, trauma, recovery, treatment and the impact ketamine is having on individuals, families and communities.

As ketamine-related harm becomes an increasing concern across the UK, K-HOLE explores what can happen when recreational ketamine use develops into dependency and the serious physical, psychological and social consequences that can follow.

At the centre of K-HOLE is a simple message: people experiencing problems with ketamine deserve information, understanding and access to support without stigma.

The documentary forms part of a wider campaign bringing together lived experience, treatment, healthcare, harm reduction and creative storytelling to increase understanding of ketamine-related harm and connect people with support.

FInd out more about the K-Hole campaign here www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com/k-hole/

KETAMINE SUPPORT IN HULL

ReNew Hull is Hull's commissioned drug and alcohol service, delivered by Change Grow Live, providing free and confidential support for people affected by drugs and alcohol.

The campaign accompanies the Hull Ketamine Support Pathway, helping professionals and people who use ketamine recognise potential problems earlier and understand where support is available.

If you're concerned about your own ketamine use or somebody else's, you do not have to wait until things become severe before asking for help. www.changegrowlive.org/ReNew

An Inspired Youth Production in partnership with Believe in People

Directed by: Kev Curran
Produced, filmed & edited by: Inspired Youth
Presented by: Matthew Butler
Audio Production: Liam Powers
Drone Cinematography: Kevin Jackson

Our sincere thanks go to everyone who trusted the K-HOLE team with their experiences, expertise and stories.

https://youtu.be/WSEm8CalEFs?is=OGSd-tZjATMUwcxD

K-HOLE is a UK ketamine documentary produced by Inspired Youth in p...

02/09/2026

It's Recovery Month! We're excited to share that after months of filming across the North of England, listening to people's lived experience and speaking with the professionals supporting them, we're ready to share the film.

K-HOLE explores the reality of ketamine use, the damage it can cause and the impact it can have on people, families and communities. This documentary isn't about judgement or scare tactics; it's about honest conversations, understanding the risks and helping people recognise when support is needed.

K-HOLE is available to watch on YouTube on September 4th.

Follow Believe in People for updates and more from the campaign. 💜

24/08/2026

Come see us at a multi agency forum at Jet Garage, Beverley Road. We are here until 4pm

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20/08/2026

📢We're Hiring. Do you want to make a real difference? Join our team here at ReNew and support people to make positive changes in their lives every day.

Current opportunities:
• Recovery Coordinator - Tenancy Sustainment
• Recovery Coordinator - Think Family
• Recovery Coordinator - Sessional Worker
• Assistant Psychologist
• Pharmacy Technician
• Sessional Driver

👉 Browse all current vacancies here: https://www.changegrowlive.org/careers

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20/08/2026

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

The Ark House team visited Renew in Hull this week, a free and confidential service that supports anyone suffering from drug or alcohol issues.

Marek and Artur are both from Poland and spoke to other Polish speaking clients at ReNew Hull. They know first hand that Polish people in the UK dealing with drug and alcohol problems face distinct cultural, language, and systemic barriers.

Many delay seeking help until they face severe health consequences, homelessness, or legal trouble due to social stigma, a high cultural normalisation of heavy drinking, and a lack of familiarity with services available including residential rehab, like Ark House.

𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮.

28/07/2026

💜 Today is World Hepatitis Day Did you know that hepatitis can affect anyone, but early testing and treatment can make a life changing difference?

In this video, our Lead Harm Reduction Worker Elly talks about safer injecting and our new safer injecting equipment, some simple ways to reduce the risk of blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C are:

✔️ Never share injecting equipment
✔️ Always use sterile equipment
✔️ Dispose of used equipment safely
✔️ Get tested regularly if you’re at risk

The good news is Hepatitis C is curable and testing is quick and simple.

If you’re worried about hepatitis and want to access safer injecting equipment, or would like to find out more about testing and treatment, we’re here to help without judgement.

📞 Call us on 01482 620 013 or send us a direct message, and one of our team will be happy to support you.

27/07/2026

🌈 That’s a wrap, Pride in Hull, you were amazing! 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who came over to chat with us. It was a brilliant day full of conversations, connection and community.

One of the most meaningful parts of the day was hearing from people who stopped by to tell us that ReNew had supported them. Thank you so much for sharing your stories with us. Moments like these continue to inspire and encourage us every day 💖

Pride is always such a special celebration for us, supporting one another and creating spaces where everyone belongs.

We’re proud to support the LGBTQ+ community and welcome anyone who would like support with substances, our service is a free and confidential space and we’re here to support you.

Thank you Pride in Hull. We’ll see you again next year! 🌈✨

23/07/2026

🎣 What a great day out! Last week we took part in a fishing tournament with The Bridges, bringing service users and staff together for some friendly competition.

It was great to see everyone getting involved, supporting one another. We were also pleased to welcome BBC Humberside, who came along to find out more about the positive impact recovery activities like this can have.

Well done to everyone who took part! 🐟💙

If you want to know more about what activities are on offer at ReNew please get in touch
📞01482 620 013

20/07/2026