Introducing the Lupus UK Research Network

Introducing the Lupus UK Research Network

Introducing the Lupus UK Research Network Explores the Lupus UK Research Network, the benefits of getting involved and answers common questions  Published: November 2025. Reading time:10 mins Research into lupus has made great progress, helping us understand more than...
My Lupus Story – By Steph

My Lupus Story – By Steph

I never imagined a simple rash on my face would mark the beginning of a long, exhausting health journey. Unfortunately for me, that rash was only the start of my battle with lupus. Back in early 2022, I returned home from a holiday in Zimbabwe with a strange rash...
My Lupus Experience – By CJ Brown

My Lupus Experience – By CJ Brown

My name is CJ Brown, I’m 22 years old and I live with lupus. When I was around the age of 7-9 years old, I kept falling sick. I would keep having chest infections and my mom would bring me to the hospital. The healthcare professionals would say “it’s just a chest...
Shingles Vaccine: Updated Guidelines 2025

Shingles Vaccine: Updated Guidelines 2025

From 1st September 2025, more people will be able to get the Shingrix shingles vaccine on the NHS. This includes anyone aged 18 or older (with no upper age limit) who has a weakened immune system. Until now, it was only given to people with weakened immune systems...
Introducing Lupus UK’s newest Ambassador!

Introducing Lupus UK’s newest Ambassador!

We are thrilled to welcome Khiry Rowe-Hopkins to the Lupus UK family as our newest Ambassador! Khiry is a lupus advocate who is passionate about raising awareness and supporting the lupus community. Khiry has shown a huge commitment to the charity as a Volunteer for...
Sarah’s Story

Sarah’s Story

Hi, my name is Sarah. I am 46 years old, married, and a busy mum of 3. I also work as a Nurse Clinical Educator. Almost a year ago, I got a diagnosis of lupus. The diagnosis came after months and years of feeling unwell with various symptoms and health problems....
New report about lupus care in Wales

New report about lupus care in Wales

A new report has been published evaluating lupus care in Wales, using information from people living with lupus and healthcare professionals. The report found some strengths of how care for lupus is delivered, and some areas which could be improved. The findings and...