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Our charity

Our charity, Open Up, is dedicated to transforming lives. We champion mental health, learning disabilities and neurodiversity across Devon and beyond. By funding innovative projects and services, we deliver meaningful support where it's needed most. We also raise awareness and provide education to foster understanding in our communities. Driven by purpose, Open Up is here to make a lasting impact.

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News

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101-mile South Hams Way challenge to support Little Something Fund

Selina Dare, Occupational Therapy Lead in our Perinatal Service, is preparing to take on an extraordinary personal challenge: walking 101 miles along the South Hams Way to raise funds and awareness fo...

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National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Grace’s apprenticeship experience

Following on from our recent interview with Philip Batten [insert link to PB piece], we spoke with Grace Parker, Registered Mental Health Nurse, who completed the Student Nursing Associate (SNA) progr...

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Ester interviewed on radio about her work with the Specialist team for early psychosis (STEP)

Ester Van Kempen, Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner with the Exeter and East Specialist team for early psychosis (STEP), recently had the opportunity to share more about the team and psychos...