Our support groups are free and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. If you don't have a confirmed diagnosis and want to find out about bipolar, and related conditions such as cyclothymia, you are also welcome. The format of the meetings vary, but you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself, say how you are feeling using the Bipolar UK mood scale and may listen to an invited speaker. The groups are organised and facilitated by volunteers who are affected by bipolar in some way. If you would like to join the Haywards Heath online ..read more

Our support groups are free and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. If you don't have a confirmed diagnosis and want to find out about bipolar, and related conditions such as cyclothymia, you are also welcome. The format of the meetings vary, but you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself, say how you are feeling using the Bipolar UK mood scale and may listen to an invited speaker. The groups are organised and facilitated by volunteers who are affected by bipolar in some way. If you would like to join the  Mid-Sussex online ..read more

Bipolar UK’s Director of Research, Dr Tania Gergel answers some of your FAQs about Advance Choice Documents (ACDs). There’s widespread international evidence showing a lack of awareness about ACDs among people living with mental health conditions. Also, the Bipolar UK community told us they are extremely enthusiastic about the idea of ACDs, but either didn’t know about them, and/or didn’t know how to create one. That’s why Professor Sally Marlow and I led a research project and, in January 2024, established a website with short educational videos and helpful resources, including a downloadable ..read more

23 April 2024 Bipolar UK is deeply concerned about the potential impact of the government's proposed fit note reform on the lives of people living with bipolar. Recent comments made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about these proposed changes - that they're 'to ensure people who are fit to work aren't left behind on benefits' - also raise significant concerns and disappointment.  Bipolar UK fears that these proposed changes could affect the wellbeing of people living with bipolar instead of supporting them effectively. Let's get our voices heard The government has put out a ‘call for eviden ..read more

Join us for our regular meeting in a series of support groups for women. The group is open to all those over 18 who identify as women and who are affected by bipolar, including those who may not yet have a diagnosis. Discussion can be wide-ranging, exploring self-management and support. If you would like to join the Women's online (Zoom) support meeting on the fourth Monday of the month (12.30pm-1.30pm), please book a free ticket through this page (below). You will receive the link via email and a reminder email is sent one week before the meeting. If you cannot find this ticket, we ..read more

Our support groups are free and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. If you don't have a confirmed diagnosis and want to find out about bipolar, and related conditions such as cyclothymia, you are also welcome. If you would like to join the Rotherham online (Zoom) support meeting on the third Wednesday of the month (5.30pm-6.30pm), please book a free ticket through this page (below).  You will receive the link via email as soon as you book a ticket. If you cannot find this ticket, we would advise that you check your junk or spam folders ..read more

Our support groups are free and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. If you don't have a confirmed diagnosis and want to find out about bipolar, and related conditions such as cyclothymia, you are also welcome. Discussion can be wide-ranging, exploring self-management and support. The National support group is available to anyone affected by bipolar who is unable to attend a local support group for any reason. If you would like to join the National online (Zoom) support meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at (12.30pm-1.30pm), please&nbs ..read more

Our men's support group is free and open to anyone who identifies as a man, including those who may not yet have a diagnosis of bipolar. The format of the meetings vary, but you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself, say how you are feeling and may listen to an invited speaker. The groups are organised and facilitated by volunteers and staff members who are affected by bipolar in some way. If you would like to join the men's online (Zoom) support group meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at (12:30pm-1:30pm), please book a free ticket through this page (below). You will rec ..read more

By Polly Rigg I wake up and I know it’s going to be an awful day. There is this pulling feeling in the pit of my stomach, as if I’m being pulled downwards by some invisible mix of guilt and shame. The sun stares balefully through the window, the bare branches swaying softly in the wind. A bird chirps mockingly. Pulling the cover across my head to shield me from the horror of the world, I clasp my knees close to my chest. I pull one arm across my ribs to hold myself together. Vivid colour Just a few days ago the world was full of vivid colour. The city seemed a metropolis full of noise and ligh ..read more

Would you like to volunteer to help run this group, please email supportgroups@bipolaruk.org for information and a conversation if you would like to discuss more about our volunteering. Our support groups are free and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. If you don't have a confirmed diagnosis and want to find out about bipolar, and related conditions such as cyclothymia, you are also welcome. If you would like to join the Durham online (Zoom) support meeting on the third Tuesday of the month (12.30-1.30pm), please book a free ticket thro ..read more