Bipolar UK are delighted to announce that we are renewing our national partnership with Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland for a third year from October 2024.
See an article published in Rotary’s digital magazine highlighting the impact of our partnership to date and plans for the year ahead:
Rotary GBI & Bipolar UK partnership renewal
Hit songwriter, Bipolar UK ambassador and Rotary Bipolar eClub member, Nicky Chinn, has recorded a short video talking about his personal experience of living with bipolar and how he sees the value of this partnership with Rotary. Please feel free to watch and share at Rotary club and district meetings.
This short video celebrates some of the achievements of our partnership in its first year:
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A word from past Rotary President Elect, Gordon McInally
In this video, Gordon McInally, former 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, former 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
- Organise an activity for World Bipolar Day (30 March) – Whether it’s a walk, an event, or an awareness-raising stall, your club can play a crucial role in educating your local community.
- Take Bipolar UK’s free eLearning course to better understand the condition and how to support those affected.
- Signpost to Bipolar UK’s free peer support services by distributing leaflets in your community, including GP practices, hospitals, colleges, and public noticeboards.
Email [email protected] to find out more
Rotary's Health Fair
Bipolar UK featured at Rotary’s Health Fair on the 1 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 14 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 former Rotary International President Elect (2022-23) and Bipolar UK Ambassador, Gordon McInally.
Last updated: 10 October 2024