Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Peer support is at the core of our work. We empower approximately 1,000 people a month to stay well – and we have the ambition to reach thousands more.

Bipolar is one of the biggest mental health challenges of the 21st century:

• More than one million people in the UK have bipolar – that’s one in 50 people
• Having bipolar increases someone’s risk of suicide by at least 20 times
• It takes an average of 9.5 years to get a correct diagnosis of bipolar
• Bipolar has a huge impact on families and friends
• 56% of people living with bipolar get no treatment or support for the condition
• People impacted by bipolar need specialist support and services