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Lupus UK: Oakwood Solicitors Charity of the Year for 2026
12:00, 10/5/2026
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Oakwood Solicitors is proud to announce Lupus UKas our Charity of the Year for 2026. Honouring the organisation’s tireless dedication to supporting thousands of individuals nationwide.
Who is Lupus UK?
Lupus UK provide vital support to people living with lupus and their families through helplines, support groups, online communities, and trusted information. This helps people feel less isolated and better able to manage a complex and often unpredictable condition.
Proudly funding important medical research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately find better outcomes, and one day a cure for lupus. Producing reliable, up-to-date information about lupus and advocating for improved services and recognition of the condition across the UK.
Lupus UK exists to ensure that no one has to face lupus alone, while working towards a future where the condition is better understood and more effectively treated.
What is Lupus?
Lupus is known as a condition where your immune system, instead of only attacking germs, mistakenly attacks your own body, affecting the joints, skin, kidneys, and more.
This is why it is called a “chronic systemic autoimmune condition” disease. Because it can mimic many other illnesses, it’s sometimes called “the great imitator.”
Lupus can be difficult to diagnose and is often misunderstood. While lupus does not have a cure yet, modern treatments mean most people can keep it under control and live long, fulfilling lives.
Therefore, Lupus UK works to raise awareness among the public and healthcare professionals to improve understanding, earlier diagnosis, and better care.
Understanding the Four Types of Lupus
Lupus is not a single disease but a collection of autoimmune conditions. While they share common characteristics, they differ significantly in their impact and duration.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): The most common form of the disease, SLE is systemic, meaning it can affect any organ or part of the body, including the joints, kidneys, heart, and lungs.
Cutaneous Lupus: This form primarily targets the skin. While some individuals may have both SLE and cutaneous lupus, this type often manifests as various rashes or lesions, such as those found in discoid lupus.
Drug-Induced Lupus: A temporary condition triggered by a reaction to specific medications. Unlike chronic lupus, symptoms typically resolve within weeks or months once the offending medication is discontinued.
Neonatal Lupus: A rare condition affecting new born babies, often characterized by a temporary skin rash. While most cases resolve within 6 to 12 months without long-term issues, these children may have a slightly higher risk of developing other autoimmune conditions later in life.
Why Oakwood Solicitors chose Lupus UK?
“At Oakwood Solicitors, choosing Lupus UK as our Charity of the Year is both a professional and personal decision. The condition has closely affected members of our team and their families, giving us first-hand insight into the physical, emotional, and often invisible challenges faced by those living with it.
We are passionate about supporting causes that genuinely resonate with our people, and Lupus UK’s commitment to providing support services and fostering community connection aligns closely with our values.
We greatly admire the charity’s efforts to raise awareness and fund vital research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those affected.
By partnering with Lupus UK, we hope to help shine a light on a condition that is frequently misunderstood. We are proud to support the charity throughout the year and look forward to working together to make a meaningful difference.”
Lupus UK:
“We are extremely grateful to Oakwood Solicitors for selecting Lupus UK as their Charity of the Year. As the only UK charity dedicated to lupus, we work to provide trusted information, support services and fund research to improve diagnosis, treatment and quality of life.
This support is invaluable in helping us sustain and grow this work for everyone affected by lupus. We are so incredibly grateful to everyone at Oakwood, and we are so excited to work with you as your chosen charity”
Oakwood Solicitors Managing Director Abbie Keech:
“We are delighted to choose Lupus UK as our Charity of the Year. This is a cause that holds personal significance for many across our firm, with colleagues and families directly affected by lupus.
Supporting Lupus UK allows us to raise awareness of the condition while backing a charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives.”
Get in touch with Lupus UK
As strong advocates for this incredible cause, Lupus UK provides a wealth of resources for both patients and their families, fostering a comprehensive support network. To take full advantage of these incredible tools, access the contact details and explore their informative pages below:
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Abbie Keech originally studied and completed a degree in Medical Microbiology at Newcastle University before converting to a law degree. She became Head of the Road Traffic Accident department at …
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