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and Bipolar UK, formerly the MDF The Bipol … and Bipolar UK, formerly the MDF The Bipolar Organization was established in 1983 (as the Manic Depression Fellowship) to enable people affected by the bipolar disorder to take control of their lives. It is unique in being the only national charity specializing in support for bipolar disorder and is one of the largest user-led organizations in the mental health sector in the UK. The charity is based in London, Charity Number 293340, with a staff of 14 people and 200 volunteers across the country. MDF The Bipolar Organization was initially formed by Sheila Woodland and Philomena Germing in 1983, along with 41 other individuals. The society's first meeting was held in January 1983 in Westminster Cathedral. In 2011 the organization changed its name from MDF to Bipolar UK. The group was formed to support those affected by bipolar, including those with a formal diagnosis, their families, and friends. The organization has now grown to the point that it runs 85 support groups across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Charity’s day-to-day activities are led by CEO Simon Kitchen and Deputy CEO Rosie Phillips. Overseeing the running of the charitable entity is a Board of Trustees with 13 members:
* Guy Paisner, Chair
* Hilary Samson-Barry, Vice Chair
* Sarita Dent, Treasurer
* Alice Alphandary
* Melissa Barnett
* Jeremy Clark
* Derrick Dale
* Mohini Morris
* Robert Print
* Nadia Silver
* Jennifer Trent Staves
* Bill Walden-Jones
* Allan YoungStaves
* Bill Walden-Jones
* Allan Young
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and Bipolar UK, formerly the MDF The Bipol … and Bipolar UK, formerly the MDF The Bipolar Organization was established in 1983 (as the Manic Depression Fellowship) to enable people affected by the bipolar disorder to take control of their lives. It is unique in being the only national charity specializing in support for bipolar disorder and is one of the largest user-led organizations in the mental health sector in the UK. The charity is based in London, Charity Number 293340, with a staff of 14 people and 200 volunteers across the country.ple and 200 volunteers across the country.
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