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There are several ways in which your bipolar may mean you need legal advice or information. We have brought together several document you may find helpful

How psychiatric assessment works

How psychiatric assessment works

Professor Guy Goodwin explains how Mental Health Act assessments are carried out. Read more

Published: 7th August, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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  • Pre-diagnosis or newly diagnosed
  • Legal information - test page
The Coronavirus Act 2020

The Coronavirus Act 2020

The emergency legislation covers many aspects of everyday life: the key provisions have received extensive media coverage but have also been the subject of some confusion. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 27th December, 2020

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  • Coronavirus
  • Legal information - test page

What is power of attorney?

Read more

Published: 1st October, 2015

Updated: 27th December, 2020

Author: Richard Ellis

Related topics:
  • Living with Bipolar
  • Legal information - test page

Employer's Guide to Bipolar

A guide to best practice for employers on supporting employees with bipolar. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2015

Updated: 27th December, 2020

Author: Richard Ellis

Related topics:
  • Legal information - test page

Employees' Guide to Bipolar

A guide to managing a successful return to work and your rights at work. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2015

Updated: 27th December, 2020

Author: Richard Ellis

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  • Information Leaflets
  • Legal information - test page
Will Planning

Will Planning

Over the past year Bipolar UK has received an increasing number of queries about making a Will and setting up a Trust when one or more members of the family have a diagnosis of bipolar. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2015

Updated: 27th December, 2020

Author: Rebekah Hayes

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  • Legal information - test page
  • Money and debt
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