Date published: 25 March 2026

Carers features

Autism features

  • Maisy was 22 when she was diagnosed with autism and thinks people with autism often feel lonely, read her story.

  • After 28 years living in a world of confusion and frustration, Linton was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and given the right support.

  • As more people are diagnosed with autism as adults, we look at how knowing what makes you who you are can be life changing.

Bipolar features

  • Eleanor lived on the streets of Liverpool on and off for six years due to her struggle with alcohol addiction.

  • Pharmacist Shahbaz Ashraf is at the forefront of a digital revolution in mental health medicines.