NHS to test new rapid care measures

People who arrive at A&E experiencing a mental health crisis will receive emergency care within one hour under NHS pilot schemes aimed at improving care and saving more lives.

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Nottingham online Support Group

Bipolar UK Nottingham Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month. Book a ticket here via this link to join
Banning ECT would risk lives

Misconceptions around Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) create fear and stigmatise people using it as Bipolar UK's CEO Simon Kitchen explains
Carlisle and Penrith Support Group

Our Carlisle and Penrith support group meets online on the first Monday of the month
Borough Support Group

Our Borough support group meets online on the 3rd Tuesday of each month

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to keep track of your moods, and to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar to chat and share experiences. it is also for those who think they may have bipolar.
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
What causes bipolar?

Find out what we know about the causes of bipolar
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our helpline which is staffed by people who are affected by bipolar.
If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?

How bipolar mood swings are classified using a the Bipolar UK mood scale
What is rapid cycling bipolar?

Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder
Bipolar UK Mood Diary

Using this mood diary alongside our mood scale will help you keep track of your moods, allowing you to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse.