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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

Thank you so much!! 💜💜🙌

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Beth Does Beauty / Beefaloney @bethdoesbeauty.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

📣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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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]

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 8d

This #LupusAwarenessMonth, CJ has shared his experience receiving a diagnosis of #lupus as a child, and the impact it has had on his organs.

You can read CJ's full article here: https://lupusuk.org.uk/2025/10/03/my-lupus-experience-cj/

Thank you CJ, for sharing your story! 💜

Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Whatever you decide, be sure to tag our socials or email photos and videos to [email protected].

What activities will you be doing? 💜

Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Wear purple throughout the month to raise awareness and spark conversation about lupus.

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Complete some mindfulness colouring and share your artwork with us on social media!

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Share your story with us to help raise awareness, or spread awareness by resharing our content.

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Pre order some physical copies of our Lupus Awareness Month poster for 2025 and help spread the word around your local community!

💜https://lupusuk.org.uk/order-awareness-supplies/

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Complete any fundraising challenge, such as Lunch 4 Lupus.

💜 https://lupusuk.org.uk/lunch4lupus/

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Donate to our JustGiving page or set up a fundraiser. By supporting Lupus UK, you are helping to fund vital support and research for lupus.

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Lupus Awareness Month 2025

October is Lupus Awareness Month in the UK, which aims to raise awareness of this chronic autoimmune condition. You can find a range of activities to take part in on the Lupus UK website at www.lupusuk.org.uk/lupus-awareness-month

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Order free awareness supplies to spread awareness around your community. You could even set up an awareness stand!

💜https://lupusuk.org.uk/order-awareness-supplies/

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

Want to help raise awareness of #lupus this #LupusAwarenessMonth?

Here are 7 ways in which you can get involved throughout the month of October:

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

For more information and advice, visit www.lupusuk.org.uk or call our helpline on 01708 731251.

You can download or pre order physical copies of our poster by visiting https://bit.ly/LAM-Poster and https://bit.ly/Awareness-supplies.

Help us raise awareness this Lupus Awareness Month! 💜

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Order Awareness Supplies | Lupus UK

Order Awareness Supplies Order Awareness Supplies OUR RANGE OF MATERIALS We have a wide range of publicity materials to help you raise awareness of lupus in your workplace, school, hospital and local community. The full range (including bookmarks, leaflets, posters, stickers, badges and more) is ava...

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

At Lupus UK, we stand with EVERYONE affected by lupus. For 35 years, we've been dedicated to supporting people living with lupus, as well as their families, friends, and loved ones, and we’re not stopping anytime soon. 💜

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Lupus UK @lupusuk.bsky.social · 9d

We’re proud to share our official #LupusAwarenessMonth poster for 2025! 🎉

Lupus can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. However, it disproportionately impacts women and people of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage.

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