During the colder months, viruses like flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulate more widely. The NHS is offering free vaccines this winter to help protect those most at risk. For more information on winter vaccinations, read our article at: https://bit.ly/4impV1O

The 2026 Edgar Stene Essay Prize is open now! Participate to share your story of family life with lupus. You can find the competition theme, rules, and how to enter on our website here: https://lupusuk.org.uk/2025/11/20/edgar-stene-prize/

Aged 11-18 years and in full-time mainstream education? Living with a long-term health condition like Lupus? Complete the INSCHOOL Needs Assessment survey to help improve the school lives of other young people with health conditions - and be entered to win a £50 GiftPay voucher!

This year for our 35th Birthday, we are asking you to Pick & Mix our fundraising campaigns and support us by raising vital funds for EVERYONE in our community living with lupus or waiting for a diagnosis. 💜

35 Years of Lupus UK 💜 Full video out on our YouTube channel now: bit.ly/4qZW3Mv 🎥 #lupus #LupusUK

Dr Yuzaiful Yusof, Associate Professor and Consultant Rheumatologist, is taking on the ultimate challenge of The Great World Race (7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 days) to raise vital funds for Lupus UK and Sjögren’s UK! 🌍 Support Dr Yusof here: https://gvwhl.com/VZWJS 💜

For one year only, you can purchase 5 mystery packs of #Christmas cards for £10 over on our shop! Get yours now at https://lupusuk.org.uk/store/Mystery-Pack-of-5-Christmas-Cards-p779456958 💜 Order before December 12th to receive your packs on time and avoid disappointment! ✉️ #ChristmasCards

Come and join the Leeds Lupus Group for our next Coffee and Chat meeting on Saturday 8th November from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. We are meeting at Starbucks (Leeds City Point), 9-11 St Pauls Street, King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HL. Everyone is welcome to join! 💜

Celebrating 35 Years of Lupus UK. 💜 Full video out 14.11.25

Today marks the final day of #LupusAwarenessMonth Thank you to everyone who took part, whether by learning about #lupus, fundraising, resharing content or showing support, your involvement has made a real difference. 💜

You may have seen “CAR-T cell therapy” in the news recently as a potential new treatment for lupus. Want to learn more? Watch our 3-part series over on YouTube! - What is lupus?  - What Is CAR T-Cell Therapy? - Clinical Trials with CAR T-Cell Therapy Watch here: http://bit.ly/3Wh6rRX #Lupus #CarT

Invisible disabilities are conditions not immediately obvious to others and can often go unnoticed. Even though you might not see them, they can significantly impact a person's life.

Did you know that 35% of people with #lupus report symptoms of hairloss? For more information on symptoms of lupus, visit www.lupusuk.org.uk/the-symptoms/ Do you experience hairloss? #LupusAwarenessMonth #KnowLupus #MakeLupusVisible #SLE #Hairloss

Come and join the Leeds Lupus Group for our next Coffee and Chat meeting on Saturday 8th November from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. We are meeting at Starbucks (Leeds City Point), 9-11 St Pauls Street, King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HL. Everyone is welcome to join! 💜

ENCA, the Global foundation for Children, and families, with Juvenile rheumatic diseases, is hosting a free online event on important topics for patients and families affected by juvenile rheumatic conditions.  For more information and to sign up, visit www.encanetwork.org/event

#Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions like #lupus affect people at every age and hit hardest in the most deprived communities. (1/3)

Come and join the Leeds Lupus Group for our next Coffee and Chat meeting on Saturday 8th November from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. We are meeting at Starbucks (Leeds City Point), 9-11 St Pauls Street, King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HL. Everyone is welcome to join! 💜

#Lupus is an unpredictable condition that can turn everyday life into a challenge, but together, we can make sure nobody faces it alone.  Every donation to Lupus UK helps fund research, provide support, and brings hope to thousands of families. 💜

Did you know that 50% of people with #lupus report symptoms of headaches or migraines? For more information on symptoms of lupus, visit www.lupusuk.org.uk/the-symptoms/ Do you experience headaches or migraines?   #LupusAwarenessMonth #KnowLupus #MakeLupusVisible #SLE #Headaches #Migraines

From Wales to Australia! 🌍 We were thrilled to have Chloe Bayliss join our group meeting and share her inspiring #lupus journey 💜 Her story featured in our report for @lupusuk.bsky.social’s magazine — and now she has a copy all the way in Australia! 🇦🇺 So exciting! #Cardiff

“While I wouldn’t wish this experience on anyone, lupus taught me a powerful lesson: even on my weakest days, I am stronger than I ever imagined." This #LupusAwarenessMonth, Steph has shared her #lupus story, expressing the difficulty she experienced receiving a lupus diagnosis.

Come and join the Dorset Lupus Group for our next Coffee and Chat meeting on Saturday 11th October from 10:30am to 12:00pm. We are meeting at Haskins Garden Centre, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9DG Everyone is welcome to join! 💜

We’ve only gone and done it!? We’ve raised over £1000 in just 5 streams for @lupusuk.bsky.social with 14 more streams to go! Thank you @strakerplays.bsky.social for collab streaming with me today. I appreciate you so much! www.justgiving.com/page/lupusaw...

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, which raises awareness about mental health and considers how, together, we can help improve everyone's #MentalHealth.

📣Scotland, we want to hear from you! If you live in Scotland and have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis/Psoriasis, Lupus, Axial Spondyloarthritis, or Inflammatory Bowel Disease, please take part in NRAS new survey to help shape better care and services. 💜 👉 nras.org.uk/scottishsurvey

To mark #LupusAwarenessMonth, the Wellcome Collection are holding a free drop-in event 'Out of the Stores: Lupus Uncovered.' The event will take place on Saturday 11th October, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at Viewing Room, Wellcome Collection (183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE).  Everyone is welcome! 💜

For one year only, you can get 5 mystery packs of Christmas cards for £10! Get yours now at lupusuk.org.uk/store/Myster... 💜

Did you know that 77% of people with #lupus report symptoms of joint pain? For more information on the symptoms of lupus, visit www.lupusuk.org.uk/the-symptoms/ Do you experience joint pain?   #LupusAwarenessMonth #KnowLupus #JointPain #Autoimmune #SLE #LupusUK

Less than a week to go until our Lupus Information Day in Belfast, and tickets are going fast!  You can register for your free ticket by visiting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lupus-information-day-2025-belfast-tickets-1581665587349 If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

This #LupusAwarenessMonth, CJ has shared his experience receiving a diagnosis of #lupus as a child, and the impact it has had on his organs.  You can read CJ's full article here: https://lupusuk.org.uk/2025/10/03/my-lupus-experience-cj/ Thank you CJ, for sharing your story! 💜

Want to help raise awareness of #lupus this #LupusAwarenessMonth? Here are 7 ways in which you can get involved throughout the month of October:

We’re proud to share our official #LupusAwarenessMonth poster for 2025! 🎉 Lupus can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. However, it disproportionately impacts women and people of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage. (1/3)

Happy #LupusAwarenessMonth! 💜 October is Lupus Awareness Month in the UK, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of lupus amongst the public and medical profession.  Join us in helping to #MakeLupusVisible! 💜

We are extremely pleased to announce we are PIF TICK re-certified. 😊

🌟 @lupusuk.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified. This means its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand Get PIF TICK certified: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how... See our full PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/members/tick...

Today is #WorldGratitudeDay, which serves as a gentile reminder to pause, reflect, and appreciate the people, moments and experiences that bring light into our lives.  Who or what are you grateful for today? Tell us in the comments below! 💜

Imagine if sharing a meal could change lives... By hosting a Lunch 4 Lupus, you'll be raising awareness, sparking conversations, and helping to fund vital support and research for people living with lupus. 💜 Get involved today at www.lupusuk.org.uk/lunch4lupus/ or by emailing [email protected]

October is Lupus Awareness Month in the UK, which plays a crucial role in increasing knowledge & awareness of lupus.💜 Help us raise awareness by ordering free awareness supplies here: http://bit.ly/4nludI6 🔗 #LupusAwarenessMonth #LupusUK #LupusAwareness #Autoimmune #ChronicIllness

Lupus UK would like to say a huge THANK YOU and GOODLUCK to those running the Great North Run tomorrow! 🏅🏃 We are SO proud of you all!! 💜 #GreatNorthRun #GreatNorthRun2025 #Lupus #SLE #LupusCommunity #Fundraising #MarathonRunners #Running #HalfMarathon

Behind every #lupus diagnosis is a person, a family, and a story. Lupus UK is here for our community offering support, connection, and understanding while funding research that brings hope for a brighter future.   Please consider donating today http://bit.ly/465ICRD 💜 #InternationalDayOfCharity

In celebration of Lupus Awareness Month, we are hosting an Information Day in Belfast on Saturday 11th October!  For more information and to register your free ticket, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lupus-information-day-2025-belfast-tickets-1581665587349

From 1st September 2025, anyone who has a weakened immune system (“immunocompromised”) aged 18 or over can have the #shingles #vaccine. Some people with #lupus will be eligible depending on what treatments you take. For more information, read our article here: http://bit.ly/4n75xTc

As we head back to work after the summer break, its important to remember the importance of taking breaks and moving and stretching to reduce joint stiffness and pain. Try our simple advice to stay active while working from home. www.arthritisaction.org.uk/working-from...

Thinking about joining a Clinical Trial? Hear from Debbie and Sherron who share their motivations behind taking part. 🎥 For more information on clinical trials, how they work, and why they matter, watch the full video on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/LupusUKOfficial #ClinicalTrials #Research

What’s better than a walk with your furry best friend? A walk that makes a difference! 🐕 This #NationalDogDay, sign up to our Virtual Dog Walk, our sponsored dog walk which raises funds to support people living with lupus.  Sign up here: lupusuk.org.uk/virtual-dog-walk/ 🐶

Want to learn more about CAR-T cell therapy? We've released a new article to accompany a 3-part animated video series we have developed.  You can read more at: lupusuk.org.uk/2025/08/15/car-t-therapy-for-lupus/ and watch the 3-part series on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/LupusUKofficial

Do you want to help shape research on lupus and pregnancy? Take part in this new survey, funded by Lupus UK alongside the UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre! To complete the survey, click the following link: https://qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_8CB8mMGxCkazULY Closes: 10th September 2025

Did you know that between 40 - 70% of people with #lupus have symptoms triggered by the sun or UV light? Symptoms can include skin rashes, but also systemic symptoms like fatigue or joint pain. Do you have symptoms triggered by the sun or UV light?

The Autumn 2025 Lupus UK research grant round is now open! Applications must be received by Lupus UK before 5pm on Monday 6th October 2025. For more information, visit: lupusuk.org.uk/grants/ and to apply, email your application form to [email protected].

We now have an additional phone number. For general enquiries and to contact our Head Office, please call us on 02081 830 651. Our current number still remains as our helpline (01708 731 251). Please do not hesitate to reach out if you require support! 💜