Bipolar in the news

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Keep up to date about how Bipolar UK shapes national conversations around bipolar, representing our community in the media, on screen, in public statements and more.

26 September 20252 min read

Heston Blumenthal: My life with bipolar

World-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal sheds light on life with bipolar in a BBC documentary.

29 July 20252 min read

British Citizen Award for Mood Tracker app

Bipolar UK ambassador receives British Citizen Award for Mood Tracker app.

6 May 20252 min read

Our response to proposed changes to PIP

CEO Simon Kitchen shares concerns about proposed changes to PIP and how it is failing people with bipolar.

16 January 20251 min read

Bipolar UK’s response to headlines about singer Macy Gray

Bipolar UK responds to headlines in the press promoting harmful stereotypes linked to bipolar.

13 January 20252 min read

Bipolar UK’s response to Sir Tony Blair’s comments

Ex Prime-Minister Sir Tony Blair’s recent comments touch on an important conversation about how we approach mental health.

15 November 20244 min read

Bipolar UK's response to the Mental Health Act reform

Our response to the commitment to legislate to modernise the Mental Health Act in the King's Speech.

15 October 20241 min read

Assisted Dying Bill: Bipolar UK’s Expression of Concern

Bipolar UK has concerns about the upcoming Assisted Dying Bill due to the risks it could potentially pose to individuals living with bipolar, a severe mental health condition.

  • Policy

17 May 20246 min read

Anushka Asthana talks bipolar with Angela Rayner MP

ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner discuss how bipolar has shaped their lives.

30 March 20241 min read

Bipolar UK on BBC Breakfast - March 2024

On World Bipolar Day 2024, Bipolar UK's CEO Simon Kitchen, Andy Barnes and Callum Barnes featured on BBC Breakfast.

30 March 20242 min read

Royal College of Psychiatrists and Bipolar UK Joint Statement

On World Bipolar Day 2024, Bipolar UK and the Royal College of Psychiatrists released a joint statement.