Bipolar UK

Who we are

Bipolar UK is the only UK-wide charity focused solely on bipolar. It provides a range of peer support services, raises awareness of the condition and its treatment and campaigns for better services and support. Our research team leads and supports academic and clinical research into the condition and its treatment.

Peer support is at the core of our work. Our integrated service consists of:

• More than 80 support groups for people affected by bipolar, both online and in
• person, facilitated by trained and supported volunteers
• A moderated eCommunity that’s open 24/7, 365 days a year
• 1-1 peer support via phone and email
• Workplace training sessions
• An annual World Bipolar Day conference
• Information and resources on our website

Our culture and values

Our vision: To build a better world together for everyone affected by bipolar.

Our mission: To empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential. 

Our strategic aims:

• To provide a comprehensive peer support service for people affected by bipolar
  and increase the reach of our delivery.
• To act as the voice of our community to improve the country's health systems and
  services, and change attitudes to bipolar throughout UK society.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Bipolar UK is committed to ensuring fairness and opposing discrimination across its workforce through several key policies and practices. See: https://www.bipolaruk.org/policies