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Welcoming Chelsea & Nakita to the LUPUS UK staff team

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World Young Rheumatic Disease Day 2024

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LUPUS UK is delighted to announce their new CEO will be Caroline Olshewsky

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Update on the availability of Bristol Labs hydroxychloroquine (Quinoric)

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Virtual Meetings for Parents of Children with Lupus

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Lupus and COVID-19 Vaccination – UPDATE

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Shelagh Cheesman Memorial Lupus Day – 16th March 2024

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Obinutuzumab not recommended for funding by NHS England

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World Lupus Day Poster Competition

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The evidence doctors use to diagnose neuropsychiatric symptoms in lupus – newest results from the INSPIRE study

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Updates to the EULAR guidelines on managing lupus

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Webinar on financial planning when you have lupus

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Paul Howard stepping down as Chief Executive of LUPUS UK

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Changes to the way you access free lateral flow tests for covid-19

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Voclosporin recommended to treat lupus nephritis in England, Wales, & Scotland

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Diagnostic journeys: New research study recruiting now

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Antibody levels following covid-19 vaccination: first results from the MELODY study

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Immunocompromised people aged 50+ are now eligible for the shingles vaccine

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ADAPT study recruiting now

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Share your experiences of clinical trials & help us develop new resources

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Help us update our “Lupus and the Skin” information booklet

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Neuropsychiatric symptoms in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases

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Investigating gut health in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Contribute your story to the Covid-19 Inquiry

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Accessing COVID-19 treatments

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Meet the new LUPUS UK Trustees

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Research study investigating genetic susceptibility to retinal toxicity in patients taking hydroxychloroquine

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A LUPUS UK funded study about exercise & lifestyle in SLE is recruiting now

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Increasing the number of specialist rheumatology staff benefits patients while saving the NHS money

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Study testing a lupus management app recruiting now

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World Lupus Day 2023 Press Release

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Update on availability of Zentiva hydroxychloroquine

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COVID-19 treatments available for those at highest risk – UPDATE

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NICE appraisal of COVID-19 treatments – UPDATE

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Study investigating children & young people’s experience of rheumatic pain – recruiting now

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An indicator in the blood could guide lupus treatment

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The BSR has published two new guidelines to support prescribing during pregnancy for patients with rheumatic conditions

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In Loving Memory of Yvonne Norton

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Availability of Blackrock hydroxychloroquine tablets

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Contribute to a national inquiry into musculoskeletal health inequalities

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Understanding COVID-19 vaccine responses in lupus patients

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Welcoming Judith & Debbie to the LUPUS UK staff team

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WORD Day Family Event in London – Saturday 11th March 2023

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NICE appraisal of Evusheld for preventing COVID-19 – UPDATE

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Joint Pain Wellbeing Programme by Nuffield Health

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Clinical trial in people living with lupus of the skin

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SMC approve belimumab (Benlysta) for use by NHS Scotland

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RAIRDA launch Policy Paper

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Volunteering Update: Alida Horne, LUPUS UK Volunteer Co-ordinator

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Mini Information Day & Wellness Event on Saturday 8th October

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New campaign launches for the forgotten 500,000 families

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CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Lupus

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Food Standards Agency warns vulnerable consumers about ready to eat smoked fish causing Listeria

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SunSense SPF50+ Product Range Discontinued

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Evusheld – pre-exposure COVID-19 treatment for people at higher risk

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Updated guidance about methotrexate and COVID-19 vaccination

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Volunteering Update

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Volunteering Spotlight: John Webb, Chair of the Cambridge Lupus Group

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Introducing LUPUS UK’s new Trustees

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World Lupus Day 2022 Press Release

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Researchers find a genetic cause of lupus

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LUPUS UK British Paediatric Surveillance Unit JSLE study – Lay Summary

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OCTAVE Study at Great Ormond Street Hospital

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Drug Safety Update – Hydroxychloroquine & Chloroquine

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Help us take action against ending free COVID-19 testing kits

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UK Plan for “Living with COVID-19” – Our Response

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New Support Group in Harrogate

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Our 5 tests for the Government’s plan for living with COVID-19

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Enfield Regional Support Group Update

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Distance Aware Inititiative

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Introducing the new Chair of LUPUS UK, Elaine Holland

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PANORAMIC Study – UK trial of COVID-19 antiviral treatments

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MELODY Study – Investigating COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in immunocompromised people

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Belimumab (Benlysta) has been approved for the treatment of SLE by NICE

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2021 Grand Draw Winners

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New data reveals impact of COVID-19 on people with lupus

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LUPUS UK wins £1,000 Movement for Good award!

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Introducing the newly appointed LUPUS UK Trustees

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LUPUS UK joins call for employers to support people who may have less protection from vaccines

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BSR Launch UK-wide Accreditation Service, the Quality Review Service

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World Lupus Day 2021 Press Release

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News & Views Spring 2021 – OUT NOW

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WOrld young Rheumatic Diseases Day (WORD day) 2021

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LUPUS UK joins campaign to support uptake of COVID-19 vaccine

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New biomarker to identify increased cardiovascular disease risk

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Disability Benefits Workshops

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People with lupus are at risk because of the COVID-19 pandemic

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LUPUS UK Virtual Events

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Influenza (flu) vaccinations in lupus

Answers to all the questions you might have about lupus and the influenza (flu) vaccine.

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How lupus patients would like to be treated: study identifies physician behaviours that help build trust and medical security

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300mg Hydroxychloroquine Tablets – Now Available in UK

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Hydroxychloroquine & COVID-19: An Update

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RAIRDA Report – The Impact of COVID-19 on people with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases

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Introducing Wendy Diment – Newly Elected Trustee of LUPUS UK

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My experience of COVID-19 by Mel

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A message from our new CEO

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Support for people affected by COVID-19

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LUPUS UK Meetings/Events Cancelled

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Lupus & Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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A Preview of the First UK Manga Raising Awareness of Lupus in aid of LUPUS UK

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