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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 17h

Please consider giving what you can this #LupusAwarenessMonth and donate to our JustGiving page, or make a donation through our website.

We are grateful for your support! 🫶

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 17h

#Lupus is an unpredictable condition that can turn everyday life into a challenge, but together, we can make sure nobody faces it alone.

Every donation to Lupus UK helps fund research, provide support, and brings hope to thousands of families. 💜

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know that 50% of people with #lupus report symptoms of headaches or migraines?

For more information on symptoms of lupus, visit www.lupusuk.org.uk/the-symptoms/

Do you experience headaches or migraines?

#LupusAwarenessMonth #KnowLupus #MakeLupusVisible #SLE
#Headaches #Migraines

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Dalila @dalilatm.bsky.social · 6d

From Wales to Australia! 🌍 We were thrilled to have Chloe Bayliss join our group meeting and share her inspiring #lupus journey 💜 Her story featured in our report for @lupusuk.bsky.social’s magazine — and now she has a copy all the way in Australia! 🇦🇺 So exciting! #Cardiff

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 2d

You can read the full article here: https://lupusuk.org.uk/2025/10/13/my-lupus-story-by-steph/

Thank you, Steph for sharing your story this #LupusAwarenessMonth!

#Lupus #SLE

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 2d

“While I wouldn’t wish this experience on anyone, lupus taught me a powerful lesson: even on my weakest days, I am stronger than I ever imagined."

This #LupusAwarenessMonth, Steph has shared her #lupus story, expressing the difficulty she experienced receiving a lupus diagnosis.

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 5d

Come and join the Dorset Lupus Group for our next Coffee and Chat meeting on Saturday 11th October from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

We are meeting at Haskins Garden Centre, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9DG

Everyone is welcome to join! 💜

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you so much!! 💜💜🙌

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Beth Does Beauty / Beefaloney @bethdoesbeauty.bsky.social · 6d

We’ve only gone and done it!? We’ve raised over £1000 in just 5 streams for @lupusuk.bsky.social with 14 more streams to go!

Thank you @strakerplays.bsky.social for collab streaming with me today. I appreciate you so much!

www.justgiving.com/page/lupusaw...

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 6d

Whether you're newly diagnosed, managing a flare, or supporting a loved one, you are not alone. We encourage you to:

• Join a regional group
• Share your story to help others feel seen and heard
• Explore resources and consider accessing support from Mind, YoungMinds, Samaritans and SANE.

#LupusUK

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 6d

Living with #lupus can mean navigating uncertainty, pain, fatigue, and often invisibility. These challenges can lead to anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 6d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, which raises awareness about mental health and considers how, together, we can help improve everyone's #MentalHealth.

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 6d

📣Scotland, we want to hear from you!

If you live in Scotland and have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis/Psoriasis, Lupus, Axial Spondyloarthritis, or Inflammatory Bowel Disease, please take part in NRAS new survey to help shape better care and services. 💜

👉 nras.org.uk/scottishsurvey

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 6d

To mark #LupusAwarenessMonth, the Wellcome Collection are holding a free drop-in event 'Out of the Stores: Lupus Uncovered.'

The event will take place on Saturday 11th October, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at Viewing Room, Wellcome Collection (183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE).

Everyone is welcome! 💜

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 7d

For one year only, you can get 5 mystery packs of Christmas cards for £10!

Get yours now at lupusuk.org.uk/store/Myster... 💜

Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Did you know that 77% of people with #lupus report symptoms of joint pain?

For more information on the symptoms of lupus, visit www.lupusuk.org.uk/the-symptoms/

Do you experience joint pain?

#LupusAwarenessMonth #KnowLupus #JointPain #Autoimmune #SLE #LupusUK

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 10d

We are pleased to announce guest speaker Professor Ian Bruce, who will be talking about the latest information and developments in lupus, and Occupational Therapist Emma Henry, who will be talking about Occupational therapy and lupus with a focus on self-management and fatigue.

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 10d

Less than a week to go until our Lupus Information Day in Belfast, and tickets are going fast!

You can register for your free ticket by visiting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lupus-information-day-2025-belfast-tickets-1581665587349

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]