Andrew Thompson
BCAh - British Citizen Award for Healthcare
British Citizen Award
Recipient of the British Citizen Award for Healthcare (BCAh) in July 2025, recognising exceptional contribution to improving the lives of people living with mental health conditions.
"I am incredibly honoured to receive The British Citizen Award and pleased that I am being recognised for making a positive impact."
— Andrew Thompson
My Journey
Joined the Army
I joined the army at 16, seeking purpose and direction. After three years of experiencing mood swings, dark thoughts, and outbursts, I was referred to an army psychiatrist but was discharged without a diagnosis.
Years of Searching
For over three decades, I took antidepressants and received counselling for depression, never quite finding the answers I needed. The struggle was real, but so was my determination to understand what I was experiencing.
Finally Diagnosed
At age 50, I finally received my Bipolar Type 2 diagnosis — 31 years after my initial psychiatric referral. This moment changed everything. I finally understood myself and knew I had to help others avoid the same lengthy journey.
Building Solutions
In 2019, I approached Bipolar UK with a concept for a free mood tracking app. Working evenings and weekends, I developed the Bipolar UK Mood Tracker, which launched in 2022. Today, I continue building apps that help people manage their mental health and make mindful decisions.
Impact & Recognition
50,000+
App Downloads
#1
Ranked for Reducing Hospital Stays
BCAh
British Citizen Award 2025
As featured in Bipolar UK and recognised by the British Citizen Awards
The App That Started It All
The award-winning Bipolar UK Mood Tracker - proof that lived experience creates meaningful solutions
Bipolar UK Mood Tracker
Developed in partnership with Bipolar UK, this free app helps users log moods, sleep, and medication to recognise warning signs and share data with healthcare providers.
View App Details →My Mission
Everyone deserves access to tools that help them understand themselves better. I build apps that are accessible, private, and genuinely helpful — because I know firsthand how important that support can be.
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