The World Lupus Federation seeks your quick input

The World Lupus Federation asks people with lupus to take a 12-question survey about the emotional effects of lupus and about clinical trials. We must recruit 500 people with lupus to take this brief survey. There are only 12 questions. All responses are confidential. The results will be published on World Lupus Day, May 10. Use […]

INTEGRATE – A report from the Pisa Workshop

“INTEGRATing patient reported outcomes, clinical data and quality indicators to physician drive data in clinical management of chronic rheumatic diseases: the paradigm of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus” You may recall a request from Lupus Europe, on behalf of the Integrate Project, to complete an on-line survey. Over 750 people completed the questionnaire which is a fabulous […]

Volunteer for Lupus Europe ! Apply by March 15

As announced in today’s Webinar, LUPUS EUROPE is offering new opportunities for people living with lupus to volunteer and support the cause. Specifically, we are looking for 6 new members for our Patient Advisory Network, and 6 more to create a new Lupus Communication Group. PATIENT ADVISORY NETWORK (PAN) The PAN is a network of people having lupus that structurally […]

Only 2 days left to complete INTEGRATE and ERN surveys – Help us get the needed extra feedback

in only 2 days, the INTEGRATE and  ERN ReCONNET surveys will be closed. Yet, we miss feedback from several countries, and only have 1 or 2 answers from others. It would really help our understanding of lupus and the interactions with Doctors if we had more answers from more locations. please help us gather that […]

LEUVEN 2018

In 1989, LUPUS EUROPE (then named ELEF)’s first convention took place near Brussels, in the historical city of Leuven. 29 years later, LUPUS EUROPE 2018 annual convention will once again take place in Leuven, and we are looking towards a record attendance with already 41 registrations confirmed. As the convention unfolds, we will make available […]

Apply to the EULAR PARE: Knowledge transfer programme

Every year, EULAR grants a set amount to its knowledge transfer programme. The programme is designed to support patient organisations that wish to further develop their skillset through applying lessons learned by other organisations in the EULAR network. This knowledge transfer is mainly done through visiting an organisation in another country. The programme is open […]

KICK LUPUS – SUMMER 2018 CONTEST

LUPUS EUROPE is delighted to invite you to participate to its Kick lupus 2018 “Word Cloud” contest (*) There are so many ways to Kick Lupus a little (or a lot) further away!     This year, the “Kick Lupus Workgroup” came up with a motto: “Kick Lupus – Pushing the limits to reach a better […]

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🇨🇭 Spotlight on Lupus Switzerland!

At our #lupusconvention, Lupus Switzerland presented a powerful poster showing the cover of their latest magazine, highlighting their commitment to diversity and inclusion within the lupus community.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Although around 9% of their members are men, this was the first time in more than ten years and 22 issues that the topic had been addressed. A meaningful step towards ensuring everyone feels seen and represented.

🖨️ With more than 600 copies printed and distributed, this initiative helps raise awareness, challenge assumptions and promote inclusion across their community.

👏 Congratulations to Lupus Switzerland!
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🚨 Have you ever felt that your symptoms or treatment needs were taken less seriously because of your body size?

😪 For many patients, discussions about symptoms, pain, or treatment options are overshadowed by weight. Medication side effects, inflammation, fatigue, and reduced mobility are often ignored, while responsibility is placed on the individual. This can have real consequences for clinical decisions, referrals, and quality of care.

🌈 We are extremely proud of our Chair, Jeanette Andersen, for addressing this reality in her article “More Than a Number: Weight Bias in Rheumatology Care”, published in the special #EMEUNEWS issue on #Obesity and #RheumaticDiseases.

Thank you, Anastasia Madenidou and EMEUNET, for giving space to this important perspective and for inviting Jeanette to contribute.

Read the full article here: emeunews.org/2025/12/10/more-than-a-number-weight-bias-in-rheumatology-care/
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📌 Reminder for our Youth Group Webinar!

🚫 Alcohol, recreational drugs & lupus: what are the risks?
🌟 What young people living with lupus need to know to protect their health.

Lupus Europe’s Youth Group invites you to an open, evidence-based discussion with Dr Luca Moroni focused on how alcohol and recreational substances can interact with lupus, treatments, and long-term health.

We will talk clearly about:

🚨 Known risks and current uncertainties
🚨 Interactions with lupus treatments
🚨 Real-life situations often left out of the conversation

😱 Why talk about this?

Because young people sometimes make choices that can carry real health risks, and they don’t always feel able to tell their loved ones or doctors everything.

‼️ Alcohol and recreational substances are part of many social environments. When lupus is involved, lack of reliable information can increase risks.

💁‍♀️ Talking about this before helps:

•⁠ ⁠Reduce avoidable risks.
•⁠ ⁠Encourage safe and informed decisions.
•⁠ ⁠Create a safe space for questions that are often left unasked.

🌈 That’s why this webinar exists: to anticipate real situations, NOT encourage them, and provide clear, evidence-based information for young people living with lupus.

🗓 29 January 2026
⏰ 19:00 CET
💻 Online

📩 Register now by emailing secretariat@lupus-europe.org

⏳ There’s still time to join!
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🇳🇴 Spotlight on Lupus Norway!

At our #LupusConvention, Lupus Norway shared how they continue to support people living with lupus through information, education and strong collaboration with healthcare professionals.

🏥 Every year, the University Hospital in Oslo organises a meeting for patients with connective tissue diseases, including lupus. Lupus Norwa has an information stand that offers reliable resources and answers questions from anyone interested in SLE.

📘 They have also published two new brochures to help patients better understand and manage life with lupus.:
“Practical tips for improving your daily life” and “Find out more about SLE”.

📰 To keep their community informed, Lupus Norway publishes a newsletter twice a year, focusing on key lupus-related topics such as research projects, sun protection, and patient stories. They also share updates about their participation in conferences and meetings, including EULAR, helping members stay up to date and engaged.

👏 Congratulations, and thank you, Lupus Norway, for your commitment. You are a great example of how patient organisations can make a difference
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