Chelmsford Broomfield Hospital hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on Thursday evenings at 8pm in the Medical Academic Unit at Broomfield Hospital, Court Road, with the meeting lasting an hour and a half. You do not need any connection to the hospital to attend; the unit simply serves as the venue. It is an open meeting, so anyone is welcome, from people wondering for the first time whether they have a desire to stop drinking, to family members, friends and healthcare professionals wanting to see the fellowship at work. The unit is wheelchair accessible. As with every AA meeting there is no charge, no referral and no booking; allow a few extra minutes to find the right building on the hospital site.
Do I need to be a patient at Broomfield Hospital?
No. The Medical Academic Unit is simply the venue. This is an ordinary open AA meeting and anyone may attend.
Is the meeting free?
Yes, completely. There is no booking or referral either; just find the Medical Academic Unit at Broomfield Hospital on Court Road for 8pm on Thursday.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, the unit is wheelchair accessible. The meeting runs from 8pm to 9.30pm; allow time to navigate the hospital site on a first visit.
This listing is checked against fellowship meeting feeds. Last verified: 26 March 2026.
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