Lupus UK
LUPUS UK is the national registered charity supporting people with lupus and those approaching a diagnosis. The charity offers a range of high-quality information and education resources and has a network of peer-led groups hosting regular Coffee & Chat meetings. LUPUS UK awards grants for lupus research and funds Specialist Lupus Nurses in several NHS hospitals across the UK.
The objectives of LUPUS UK are:
- To raise awareness of lupus amongst patients, healthcare professionals and the public.
- For all people with lupus in the UK to have a timely diagnosis and equitable access to high quality treatment.
- To empower people living with lupus.
- To support families and carers impacted by a diagnosis of lupus.
- To influence at policy level so that voices of those living with lupus are heard.
- For LUPUS UK to represent the whole lupus community.
Useful Links:https://lupusuk.org.uk/what-is-lupus/
About Lupus -Publications - https://lupusuk.org.uk/publications/
Regional Group Finder - https://lupusuk.org.uk/regional-group-finder/
Centres of Excellence - https://lupusuk.org.uk/centres-of-excellence/
Fundraising for LUPUS UK - https://lupusuk.org.uk/fundraising-for-lupus-uk/