by Nakita | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog, Latest News
We are delighted to welcome Eleanor and Ann-Marie to the Lupus UK Staff Team! Eleanor has joined the Fundraising & Marketing Development team as our Fundraising & Stewardship Officer, and Ann-Marie has joined the Community Services team as our Community...
by Nakita | Jun 11, 2026 | Latest News, Research Opportunities
In this article, we use “lupus” instead of “SLE” (systemic lupus erythematosus). In England and Wales, doctors can use a medicine called obinutuzumab to treat kidney disease caused by lupus. You might know this as lupus nephritis. Research has shown that obinutuzumab...
by Nakita | May 22, 2026 | Latest News
People living with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), including lupus, in Scotland face persistent challenges in accessing timely diagnosis, equitable care, and the support needed to manage lifelong, complex conditions. The Scottish Report, led by the...
by Nakita | May 21, 2026 | Research Opportunities
Why have you been asked? Obinutuzumab is a medicine that has just been approved for the treatment of kidney disease in people with lupus. Michael Robson’s research team are planning a study on the best way to use it. They would like to ask people with lupus for...
by Nakita | May 21, 2026 | Research Opportunities
From Partner to Caregiver: Identity Change and its Consequences in Autoimmune Disease This research explores how romantic partners of people with flare‑remitting autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, experience the shift from being a partner to becoming a caregiver....
by Nakita | May 21, 2026 | Research Opportunities
The aim of this study is to: Explore eating behaviours in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Learn about the different factors that may impact these experiences Living with SLE can affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, and body image. Treatments...
by Nakita | May 21, 2026 | Feedback
Lupus and Pregnancy Research Lead researcher: Dr George Woodward Funded by: Lupus UK alongside the UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Research overview: Last year researchers were looking for people to help shape research on lupus and pregnancy. A team from...
by Nakita | May 21, 2026 | Feedback
Co-Development of a Person-Centred Physical Activity Intervention for People with Lupus (PPAI-LUPUS) Feedback Lead applicant: Dr Tiago Peçanha – Manchester Metropolitan University Funded by: Health Innovation Manchester – MAHSC Grant Project Overview: This...
by Nakita | May 21, 2026 | Research Opportunities
BILAG Biologics Register Are you starting treatment with a biologic, biosimilar or other new therapy for your lupus? You could be eligible to join the BILAG Biologics Register (BR) and help them collect important data about the safety and effectiveness of different...
by Nakita | May 9, 2026 | Blog
People living with lupus face daily challenges depending on the severity of their flares and, along with other contributing factors, in my experience, most “good” days, need to be planned in advance. Spontaneity is a rare and wonderful thing, something most people...
