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Go Sober for October

Go Sober for October

Now’s the time. Go Sober for October!If you’re looking for a reason to cut back — or simply reset your relationship with alcohol, then joining the Sober October challenge might be the perfect motivator. Click button below to start your fundraiser page or donate to...

Open Road Hosts Essex Pharmacy Event

Open Road Hosts Essex Pharmacy Event

In April, we were delighted to host our much- anticipated Pharmacy training evening event at County Hotel in Chelmsford for Essex’s network of pharmacies and pharmacists, who support our needle exchange programme.The event was held in partnership with Essex...

EPUT Pharmacy Training Event – Needle & Syringe Programme

EPUT Pharmacy Training Event – Needle & Syringe Programme

Who needs to attend? Pharmacists and pharmacy staff involved in the needle & syringe and supervised consumption services. Date: Tuesday 25th April 2023 Time: 6:45pm (for 7:15pm start) to 09:30pm (Buffet, tea/coffee provided on arrival) Venue: County Hotel...

Charity Golf Day – 12th October 2022

Charity Golf Day – 12th October 2022

We are delighted to be hosting our very first Golf Day this October in Essex for any keen golfers out there. Tickets for the day will include your golf, a delicious meal back at the clubhouse and the opportunity to show your golfing prowess to your fellow Open Road...

Open Road Presents our Charity Quiz Night!

Open Road Presents our Charity Quiz Night!

Come down to the lovely Courtyard in Chelmsford and spend the night testing your trivia with friends, whilst raising money for our charity, we are also holding a raffle where you can bag yourself some fab prizes!

Recovery Walk – Friday 24th June 2022

Recovery Walk – Friday 24th June 2022

Where: Local to all our Open Road centres (Please contact your local centre for times and location) When: Friday 24th June 2022 Who: Everyone is invited - you can even bring along the family dog. Sign up: All we are asking is for a £3 donation for those taking part,...

Open Road Wins The High Sheriffs’ Shield

Open Road Wins The High Sheriffs’ Shield

We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded The High Sheriffs’ Shield for 2021-22, for the frontline work by our SOS Buses and supporting vulnerable people in Essex.

New IPS Individual Placement Support Service

New IPS Individual Placement Support Service

IPS is a new service that Open Road is delivering across Essex. Its primary goal is to help our service users find and retain employment in the competitive job marketplace.

‘30for30’ Campaign – Target Hit!

‘30for30’ Campaign – Target Hit!

We would like to thank all of those who took part in the campaign. All of the events and challenges, no matter how big or small have all gone towards hitting our target of £30,000.

Open Road Volunteer, Dennis is an MBE!

Open Road Volunteer, Dennis is an MBE!

We are absolutely delighted that SOS Bus Volunteer, Dennis Barnett has been honoured in the Queen’s 2022 New Year’s Honour List with an MBE for his services to vulnerable people in Essex. 

Service User Satisfaction Survey

Service User Satisfaction Survey

We currently reviewing our service user strategy and as part of this review, we would like to gather feedback from those who use our services to help to improve and shape our services.