RotaryRotary and Bipolar UK Bipolar UK is delighted to be working in partnership with Rotary Great Britain and Ireland. Together, we aim to reach and support 20% more people affected by bipolar in our first year. World Bipolar Day Campaign Rotary Bipolar eClub Bipolar UK 40th Birthday Celebrations Could it be bipolar? Understanding Bipolar Rotary partnership Rotary resources Fundraise Volunteer #SaveBipolarLives Bipolar UK Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to supporting those affected by bipolar and offers a range of support for everyone affected by the condition: Website resources accessed by 300,000 people every year Local peer support groups for people affected by bipolar, facilitated by volunteers with lived experience National online peer support groups A moderated eCommunity with over 11,000 active users One-to-one peer support by phone and email A free annual conference on World Bipolar Day A free Mood Tracker app to help manage the condition Taking our 20-minute ‘Understanding bipolar’ eLearning course 'I wouldn't have been able to have the life I do now if it wasn't for Bipolar UK and the amazing people I have met. I owe my life to Bipolar UK and I know others feel the same.' Cameron The Bipolar Commission Launched in March 2021, the Bipolar Commission is one of the largest engagement exercises of its kind in the mental health sector. Over 100 experts and people with lived experience were interviewed, and more than 7000 people responded to a series of surveys. The Commission aims to identify challenges in the healthcare system and to present recommendations for change – positive change that will improve the lives of those affected by bipolar and dramatically reduce the risk of suicide. The first two reports ‘Bipolar Diagnosis Matters’ and ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ were published in October 2021 and March 2022 respectively. The full Bipolar Commission report will be available in November 2022. You can read the reports and about the work of the Bipolar Commission here Get in touch at [email protected] Understanding Bipolar Partnership Resources Fundraise Volunteer The Rotary - Bipolar UK Partnership Bipolar UK is delighted to be working in partnership with Rotary Great Britain and Ireland. Together, we aim to reach and support 20% more people affected by bipolar in our first year. Together, we are making a real difference. This short video celebrates the first year of our partnership with Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland and some of the impact we have been able to achieve: On this page: A word from Rotary President Elect, Gordon McInally How your club can get involved Rotary's Health Fair Rotary InFocus ‘Staying well with bipolar’ Rotary pledges support Rotary's volunteer expo A word from Rotary President Elect, Gordon McInally In this video, Gordon McInally, the incoming Rotary International President (2023-24) and Bipolar UK ambassador talks about creating hope in the world and the importance of better understanding and support to face increasing mental health challenges. In this video, Gordon McInally, Rotary International President Elect (2022-23) and Bipolar UK ambassador, talks about the growing mental health challenges and explains why he feels so committed to supporting Bipolar UK. How your club can get involved We have a number of projects that your club or district can take on: Support bipolar services in your area Back a peer support group in your district Help people get a diagnosis in your community If you would like to find out more or you would like help creating a version of one of these projects to suit your area’s needs or your club’s fundraising capabilities, please get in touch, we are happy to help! [email protected] For more ideas about how you can get involved – see our fundraising page Fundraising (bipolaruk.org) Find out how your Rotary Club can get involved See our full partnership plan Rotary's Health Fair Bipolar UK featured at Rotary’s Health Fair on the 1st April 2023. Speakers included Internationally-acclaimed songwriter, Nicky Chinn who lives with bipolar, Lorna Morgan-Glanfield – Bipolar UK’s Strategic Partnership Manager and Judith Pratt -Rotary Cluster Champion for the Rotary Bipolar UK partnership. You can watch the recording here Rotary InFocus ‘Staying well with bipolar’ On Wednesday 14th December, Bipolar UK were the feature of Rotary’s ‘In Focus’ session. We discussed the impact of bipolar and how Rotary members can support Bipolar UK’s vital work. Guest speakers included: Guy Goodwin, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Oxford University and world-expert on bipolar Leah Milner, an award-winning consumer, money and property journalist with lived-experience of bipolar Simon Kitchen, CEO Bipolar UK, talking about the work of Bipolar UK and how Rotary members can get involved You can watch the session here: Rotary pledges support We were delighted to be joined by Rotary at our parliamentary reception to launch the Bipolar Commission report. Nicki Scott -Rotary International Vice President 2022-23 and Rotary International Director 2021-23, spoke about the potential of our exciting new partnership. Also attending were; Garth Arnold, Robert Morris, Eve Conway, Cheryle Berry, Selwyn Foreman and Judith Pratt. Rotary created this video pledging their support for quicker diagnosis and specialist treatment and support for everyone with bipolar. Rotary's volunteer expo Bipolar UK hosted a stand at Rotary’s Volunteer Expo at the NEC in May 2022. The team spent an enjoyable two days sharing information and ideas with hundreds of Rotarians, including Rotary International President Elect (2022-23) and Bipolar UK Ambassador, Gordon McInally. Last updated: 19 December 2023 Manage Cookie Preferences