Welcome to the home of Lupus UK
Lupus UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with lupus and helping those being diagnosed. We offer information, resources and medical talks, a free helpline, regional support groups and an online forum with over 32,000 members and a grant programme for research and welfare.
Want To Watch?
Please take a look at our Youtube channel for a further insight.
Stay Up To Date
Stay up-to-date with all things lupus and Lupus UK with our quarterly email newsletter!
Health Unlocked
Join our online peer support forum, Health Unlocked.
What is Lupus?
Click to find out about Lupus.
The Symptoms
Click to find out about the symptoms.
Diagnosis
Click to find out about how Lupus is diagnosed.
Publications
Click to read some information on Lupus.
be in the know
What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system is dysfunctional and mistakenly identifies the body’s own tissues as foreign invaders. In people with lupus, the immune system creates autoantibodies to attack the body’s tissues. These form immune complexes which cause inflammation and damage – possibly affecting the organs and/or the joints in some lupus patients. Lupus disproportionately affects females and people from Black African, Caribbean, and Asian ancestries.
Awareness Video
Please watch our new awareness video on lupus diagnosis experiences.
Learn more about lupus by clicking the link below
Request a FREE Information Pack
Simply fill out the form below and we will send you an information pack.