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Recovery and wellbeing

Recovery from mental illness is a uniquely personal journey and can mean different things to different people.

Here we offer resources that can provide hope and support as well as tips on how to look after your wellbeing.

Recovery and wellbeing

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Our charity

Our charity, Open Up, is dedicated to transforming lives. By funding innovative projects and services, Open Up delivers meaningful support where it's needed most. Our charity raises awareness and provides education to foster understanding in our communities. Driven by purpose, here to make a lasting impact.

Open Up

News

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Eastern Community Team art exhibition highlights the benefits of creativity in recovery

Our Eastern Community Team recently launched an Art Exhibition and Social Mixer at The Phoenix, which runs until Wednesday 23 September. It is a wonderful celebration of creativity, connection and rec...

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New acoustic panels create a calmer environment at Torbay Health and Wellbeing Clinic

Two of the largest meeting spaces at Torbay Health and Wellbeing Clinic have been transformed following the installation of acoustic sound-dampening panels. Funded by Open Up, the official charity of...

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Greener Minds pilot at Langdon in Dawlish

A six-month pilot focusing on the importance of providing green spaces and activities for patients and staff at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, took place early this year and its key learnings are now re...