The Bipolar Lift is a non-profit organisation founded in 2019 which aims to provide holistic support for those living with bipolar disorder and their families.
The organisation endeavours to improve the overall health and wellbeing of those with bipolar disorder by providing both emotional and practical support including talking therapy (through one-to-one sessions), nature walks and excursions and support with personal finances and communicating about the condition with the individual's employer. By providing complete support in those core areas of an individual's life, the organisation aims to improve the person's overall wellbeing and help them feel back in control of their lives. Furthermore, each service user is provided with a tailored care plan to ensure the varying needs of the individual are recognised and met. Being based in Nottingham, face to face support is offered to local service users but telephone support is offered nationally.
The Bipolar Lift fills a real unmet need in our community and was founded by an individual diagnosed with bipolar disorder who found he could not access the support he needed and opted to instead create the solution to support others.