Held on Ward 304, Level 3 of the Royal Derby Hospital on Uttoxeter Road, Derby Hospital is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Wednesday at 7pm, lasting an hour. It is an open meeting, which means anyone is welcome, whether you are concerned about your own drinking or supporting a patient, friend or family member; healthcare staff and other professionals may also sit in. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. The venue is wheelchair accessible and is listed as accessible for people with hearing difficulties. Meetings are free and there is nothing to register or arrange in advance, so you can simply make your way to Level 3 and join.
Can I attend if I am not an alcoholic?
Yes. Derby Hospital is an open AA meeting, so family members, friends, hospital staff and other professionals are welcome to attend alongside anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
How much does the meeting cost?
Nothing. All Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and no booking is required. Head to Ward 304 on Level 3 of the Royal Derby Hospital shortly before 7pm on a Wednesday.
Is the meeting accessible?
Yes. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and it is also listed as accessible for people with hearing difficulties, so most access needs are catered for.
This listing is checked against fellowship meeting feeds. Last verified: 26 March 2026.
Walking into a room for the first time is the hardest step. Foundations, our plain-language introduction to recovery, was written for exactly this moment — what to expect, what the Steps mean, and how to begin.
This listing is part of the Stepwise Recovery meeting directory. © 2026 Stepwise Recovery Ltd — database rights asserted. Not to be copied or re-used without permission.
Help keep this directory accurate for people who need it. One tap tells others this meeting is still active.