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Making Access Easy!
What is the Access Card? A universal access registration scheme to support you to communicate your evidenced access requirements across...
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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.
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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.
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sketching workshops
Sketching mindfully is a great way of supporting your wellbeing. Join us for this FREE series of 6 sketching workshops in Edinburgh.
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Bipolar Edinburgh art commission unveiled!
Bipolar Edinburgh art commission winner Erical McCracken unveiled her work at the Lothian Bipolar Group meeting
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'Trees of our Times'
A new exhibition by Bipolar Edinburgh's workshop leader Peter Jones.
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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.
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The Magnificent Seven Walk the Walk!
Thank you to everyone who sponsored Team Bipolar Edinburgh on the KiltWalk last weekend! Your kind generosity in donating over £2,100...
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Student mental health and bipolar
Many students have questions about handling stress, and staying healthy while at university. iThrive - Your online space for mental...
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Mindfulness tips for bipolar
Thanks very much to everyone who joined us at the September meeting and a warm welcome to the newcomers! We began the meeting with a...
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The Edinburgh Kiltwalk
Seven members of the Lothian Bipolar Group are taking part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk Wee Wander on Sunday 17th September in aid of...
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Sleep & Bipolar
Thanks very much to everyone who joined us at the July meeting, your participation in the group discussion on sleep was much appreciated!...
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Artist Commission: Calling all Visual Artists
As part of this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, Bipolar Edinburgh will be awarding a small artist commission. Artists are...
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Winners at the Volunteer Edinburgh Awards!
The highlight of a great day was when Michelle, David and John picked up The Ian McInnes Award at The City Chambers in Edinburgh. This...
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Bipolar Edinburgh Chair Michelle Howieson meets Humza Yousaf
Volunteers Week started with a bang as our chair Michelle Howieson met the First Minister Humza Yousaf who was keen to learn about the...
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