What is Lupus?

Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease. In autoimmune diseases, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. This leads to long-term (chronic) inflammation.

The most common forms of Lupus are Discoid Lupus, Drug Induced Lupus, Neonatal Lupus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (aka Lupus, LE or SLE).

What is Lupus Group Ireland

Lupus Group Ireland was established in November 2011 as a support and awareness network for people who suffer with the condition Lupus.

Lupus Group Ireland is the first support network of its kind for Lupus in Ireland. With Lupus the condition changes daily, one day can be a great day, the next can be a struggle to get dressed or even walk from one room to the other which is why such an interactive 24/7 support network is vital for a person suffering with Lupus.

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How can we Help?

Lupus Group Ireland is a support group for people who have been diagnosed with Lupus or have family or friends with the disease.

We can offer advice, support and connect you with other people who have Lupus.

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Belfast Lupus Group Ireland meeting!
The next Lupus Group Ireland meeting will be Saturday 15th June at 3pm in the bar of the Europa Hotel (beside Europa bus centre and train station). We look forward to seeing you there! Please comment/ facebook message or email francesharkin@lupusgroupireland to confirm attendance.

Flora Mini Marathon Updates: Meeting Points and Post Race Catch-up!
Jessica and Emma will be meeting up on 3rd June from 1pm in front of the Central Bank on Dame Street. We will be leaving that area at 1.15pm sharp to make our way to the starting point.
And the best bit....when you have completed the race why not drop down to Citibar on Dame Street (beside Central Bank) where we have reserved a Lupus Group area on the second floor for some finger food and a post race catch up!!
We are looking forward to see you there for a great day togheter!
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