by Nakita | Jul 6, 2026 | Latest News
A clinical trial in the UK has shown a new therapy could help treat severe lupus. It is called CAR-T cell therapy, and it is already used to treat certain cancers. What is CAR-T cell therapy? CAR-T cell therapy is a type of medicine called immunotherapy....
by Nakita | Jun 24, 2026 | Latest News
We are excited that the updated British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) guidelines for lupus have been published. This update represents a huge amount of progress in research, understanding, and treatment since the first UK guidelines were published almost ten years...
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
Complete the survey here 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...
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 | 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...
