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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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Advocard update
Thanks very much to everyone who joined us at the June meeting whether in person or via Zoom. Apologies for the particularly bad sound...
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Penumbra Peer Support
We had another great turn out at the April meeting and thanks very much to everyone who came along. A warm welcome to people attending...
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Bipolar UK: join a bipolar research community, online at The National Centre for Mental Health
Can you help us make bipolar research a priority by taking part in a study and joining our research community? All we need is 15 minutes...
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Are you living with type 2 bipolar and having trouble sleeping?
Research opportunity: Are you living with type 2 bipolar and having trouble sleeping? If so, you may be able to get involved in the...
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March meeting was packed!
We had a great time at the March meeting when we had the highest attendance figures since moving to hybrid meetings. Thanks to everyone...
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Lothian Bipolar Group | All-ages peer support.
Our monthly meeting in Edinburgh. Everyone affected by bipolar is welcome including family, friends and caarers.
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Research Opportunity for Parents with Bipolar Disorder.
PEACH-BD study: Request for participants Parents' Experiences of Helping Their Anxious Children in the context of Bipolar Disorder....
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Policing and Mental Health Review.
Advocard want to make sure that our voices are heard during a forthcoming review into 'mental health related policing services'.
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Research Opportunity: needs of Older Adults with Bipolar Disorder.
Your opportunity to help by participating in this study which aims to better understand the changing care needs of older adults with bipolar
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quiz nights
The ever-popular (but not too competitive or serious!) quiz-nights are held throughout the year. When you'd rather stay in on a Saturday...
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Bipolar group cuppa & chat
The bipolar group cuppa & chat is a great way to enjoy each other's company and connect with the bipolar community.
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Lothian Bipolar Group | ages 18-30 peer support.
Our monthly Zoom meeting for those affected by bipolar between the ages of 18 and 30. Our regular meetings for the 18-30 group are on a...
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swim, gym and coffee
Join group members for a swim or use the gym at one of the many Edinburgh Leisure Centres throughout the City and enjoy a cuppa and a...
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