World Lupus Day 2008

LUPUS UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic lupus and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis. We presently have over 7,500 Members and 30 Regional Groups who arrange medical talks, publish local newsletters, set up local occasions and organise fundraising events. LUPUS UK also produces an informative national magazine with lupus articles, letters, reports, and photographs, and operates a strong Grant Programme for research purposes and welfare.

LUPUS UK's priorities are:

to help the lupus patient who may feel alone and isolated to assist those in need as they seek a diagnosis to inform the public and the medical profession about lupus to improve national awareness about lupus and its impact to maintain a network of Regional Groups and Contacts to fund further research into the causes and towards a cure LUPUS UK is pleased to launch the Eclipse website set up to provide information and practical help for people living with severe light sensitivity. Click here to visit Eclipse.

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The LUPUS UK site is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. However, do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information on this site. Always seek the advice of your local family physician or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Medical information changes rapidly and while LUPUS UK make efforts to continually update the content on the site, some information may be out of date.