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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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Creative patient poetry and positive affirmations at The Haldon

This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week and patients at The Haldon, our specialist eating disorder unit in Exeter, have created some positive quotes and affirmations which align with their journe...

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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...