Meet The Team
Ros Curtis
Director
Ros is the Director of New Leaf Recovery and managed the project as supported accommodation since its launch in September 2013. In 2015, Ros became Registered Manager of the new treatment centre, and obtained registration for New Leaf Recovery via the Care Quality Commission. Ros has a degree in Law and Psychology, and had a long career in people management with Cadbury UK. Ros has recently completed a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Service Development in Health & Social Care.
Mark Evans
Registered Manager
Mark is responsible for the day-to-day running of the treatment centre, the ongoing development of the programme, and ensuring a high standard of care delivery in accordance with CQC guidelines. Mark's previous experience in management helps him support and develop the team to ensure we deliver the most effective programme to the clients. Mark has been in recovery for multiple years and uses his experience to support our clients in making the best possible decisions for their future.
Christopher Williams
Office Manager
Chris is in charge of running the office in the treatment center, he has a previous background in administration and a passion for helping others. Chris joined the team in 2022 and has made many improvements along the way. His main focus is to improve New Leaf's CQC rating. In his spare time, he likes to write and produce his own music.
Jacque Khan
Office Administrator
Jacque handles the behind-the-scenes paperwork and ensures that our medication process is audited. He has a background in IT and utilises his skills in this when needed. Jacque is currently multiple years clean and finds his time at New Leaf helpful with staying in sobriety. Jacque says "I feel rewarded for being able to help people in a position I was once in. It is a great achievement to be able to work in an industry I am passionate about"
Lovinder Barn
Support Worker
Lovinder is now in her fifteenth year of sobriety and has an impressive knowledge of the AA Big Book, which she uses to support her many sponsees. She says: ‘I get great reward in bringing my personal journey in helping people move from active addiction into recovery and freedom. New Leaf has enabled me channel my passionate clients, through the program of groups, individual work to aftercare.’
Chris Lowe
Support Worker
Chris effectively supports New Leaf's clients during treatment by creating care plans and identifying and assessing risks during their stay. Chris is multiple years clean and uses his own lived experience to teach others how to remain in recovery.
Dr Bashir
GP (MB, BCH, MRCGP)
Dr Bashir has over 15 years of clinical experience. He works as a GP and his specialism is in drug and alcohol misuse. He works closely with the staff at New Leaf to provide medical input and advice from the beginning to the end of the clients residential stay.
Yvonne Rawlings
Chef
Yvonne is a fully qualified chef and has built an impressive portfolio in the public and private sectors over many years. Nutrition is an important part of recovery and Yvonne will discuss, assess and cater for each persons individual needs, including specific health and cultural requirements.
Michelle Rogers
Counsellor
Matthew Sandison
Creative Facilitator/Recovery Worker
Matthew's weekly art groups are a highlight of the New Leaf recovery program, ranging from painting to flower arranging. Since coming into recovery, Matthew has discovered a passion for art and creativity that he loves to share with clients. Before joining New Leaf, Matthew ran therapeutic art groups at various local rehabs.
Addiction Treatment
Our Complete Recovery Journey - from your initial enquiry, all the way through treatment and beyond into ongoing support, New Leaf Recovery are there to guide and support you.
Treatments & Services
New Leaf offers a complete journey of treatment - from initial detoxification and rehabilitation to ongoing support, including aftercare, family support, and beyond into long-term recovery.
Accommodation
Getting the right accommodation enables us to provide the right backdrop for our recovery methods. Any form of rehabilitation needs to happen in a safe, comfortable, secure and friendly environment.