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Advocacy Support with Welfare Benefits
Advocard's benefits guru, Arlene Astley gave us a run-through of the changes to benefits that are occurring and the free help available.
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Cultivating Healthy Relationships with Bipolar
Bipolar affects every relationship we have with someone at some point in our lives. We list some of the discussion points that come up.
May 9, 20242 min read
Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme (ELCAP)
Bipolar Edinburgh is part of the Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme and offers discounted access through our Swim, Gym, & Cuppa monthly social event. April Meeting Summary: Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme (ELCAP) Phil Trodden who runs the Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme gave an entertaining and informative presentation to April's group. Bipolar Edinburgh's popular Swim, Gym & Cuppa event was suspended for a time while the Community Access P
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Bipolar Research Matters
Bipolar Edinburgh April: HELIOS-BD research study update Written by Dr Amber Roguski, PhD & Dr Nicole Needham, MRCPsych In January 2024...
Apr 8, 20243 min read
Book Review: Befriending Bipolar
A very readable account of Oliver Seligman’s experience with bipolar. Oliver is a monk, author and inspirational speaker and was diagnosed
Feb 15, 20241 min read
CARDS - Alcohol Use Disorder
CARDS from Rowan Alba is a volunteer befriending service. We heard from volunteers Michaela and Catherine talk about Alcohol Use Disorder.
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Bipolar Peer Support Service
Our free peer support service is for people aged 18-65 living in Edinburgh with a bipolar diagnosis.
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Helios BD Study
The Helios BD study aims to deepen our understanding of disrupted circadian rhythms with bipolar and how Lithium might reduce sensitivity.
Jan 10, 20242 min read
Making Access Easy!
What is the Access Card? A universal access registration scheme to support you to communicate your evidenced access requirements across...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Challenges of the Festive Season
We know from experience that this time of year can be challenging. Here are some helpful hints & tips from previous group discussions.
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Intensive Home Treatment Team
The IHTT is a 24/7 service which provides intensive, short-term, home-based care for people experiencing a crisis due to mental illness.
Nov 14, 20232 min read
sketching workshops
Sketching mindfully is a great way of supporting your wellbeing. Join us for this FREE series of 6 sketching workshops in Edinburgh.
Oct 20, 20231 min read
Bipolar Edinburgh art commission unveiled!
Bipolar Edinburgh art commission winner Erical McCracken unveiled her work at the Lothian Bipolar Group meeting
Oct 19, 20233 min read
'Trees of our Times'
A new exhibition by Bipolar Edinburgh's workshop leader Peter Jones.
Oct 19, 20231 min read
And the winner of the Self-management Champion of the Year 2023 is...
Our very own Chair Michelle wins the Alliance's Self Management Champion of the Year Award 2023.
Oct 19, 20231 min read
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