by Nakita | Jul 4, 2025 | Blog, Latest News
A new treatment, obinutuzumab, is being reviewed to see if it can be used in the NHS in England and Wales to treat lupus nephritis (lupus that affects the kidneys). Lupus UK will be submitting evidence to the review about the needs and experiences of people who have...
by Nakita | May 10, 2025 | Blog
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....
by Nakita | May 10, 2025 | Blog
Fifteen years ago, my life took a turn I never could have predicted. Diagnosed with lupus, I found myself navigating an unpredictable and often painful journey. There were moments when I felt at a disadvantage, as though life had placed obstacles in my path that I...
by Nakita | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog
In the past if someone were to ask me what my best feature was, I would without hesitation say my smile. People would always tell me that they “loved my smile”. I had a full set of pearly whites and was proud that my brightness could turn someone else’s frown upside...
by Nakita | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog, Latest News
Lupus UK is 35 years old in 2025, and we are taking this opportunity to develop our aims and priorities for the coming years. Your voice matters, and we are listening. We want to understand the needs and wants of the whole lupus community, to help us understand where...
by Nakita | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog
While daily doom scrolling, the algorithm understanding my frustrated state pushed the account @thisthingtheycallrecovery to my screen. Listening to Jenny, an amazing graphic designer and poet (who happens to be chronically ill) as she shared her poem, I could’ve...
