NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left 'forgotten and failed'

In the UK, billions of pounds are wasted annually due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder, with many patients left to navigate the system on their own. Experts highlight the high costs of the condition, estimated at £9.6bn per year, and emphasize the need for proper care pathways to reduce both economic and human suffering. Despite being a treatable and manageable condition, many individuals with bipolar disorder are left undiagnosed, undertreated, and unsupported, leading to unnecessary crisis situations and significant societal costs.

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