Cardiff Lupus Group

If you have lupus, or care for someone who does, please join us!

Welcome to our lupus community, bringing together members from Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath, Swansea, Barry, Newport, Pontypridd, Pontypool, Bristol, and surrounding areas.

30/10/2026

🦋 We're coming to the end of Lupus Awareness Month in the UK, but raising awareness doesn't stop here 💜

🎃👻 With a spooky weekend ahead, Lupus Canada has shared some wonderfully creative ideas for lupus-themed pumpkin decorations!

19/10/2026

🦋 A lovely opportunity to connect with others in the LUPUS UK community and learn more about lupus this November ⬇️

Come along to our Lupus Information Day in Exeter!

Join us for a friendly and informative afternoon to learn more about , hear from an expert guest speaker, connect with others, and discover the support and opportunities available from Lupus UK.

📅 Saturday 7th November
🕛 12:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford EX6 7UX

Order your FREE ticket via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3VQgh02
Any questions? Contact [email protected]

12/10/2026

Today is ! 💜

Behind every diagnosis is a person, a story, and an experience that deserves to be heard.

Today, we're creating a space for our community to share their stories. Whether you've lived with arthritis for years, have recently been diagnosed, or are still searching for answers, your experience matters.

In the comments...👇
- Add a photo of yourself or your everyday life.
- Tell us which condition you live with, or share a little of your story.

Let's remind each other that we're not alone.

10/10/2026

Living with a long-term illness like kidney disease can turn anyone's world upside down. This , and everyday, our mental health hub is here to help you manage those big feelings.

From mindfulness exercises to finding a new community who understands, the hub is here to support you. You don't need to face this alone 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disease-information/living-with-kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-and-your-mental-health/

If you are struggling or have any questions, please do get in touch. You can call us on 0808 801 00 00, between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, or email us on [email protected]. We also have a lot of information on our website ➡️ www.kidneycareuk.org

10/10/2026

💙 World Mental Health Day

Living with Sjögren’s goes beyond physical symptoms. The disease can also take an emotional toll, affecting mental health and quality of life.

The SPIDER WEB tool aims to deepen our understanding of the impact of Sjögren’s on patients’ lives.

🔎 Discover the SPIDER WEB tool and learn more about the impact of Sjögren’s: link in bio 🔗

Because mental health matters, too. 💙

09/10/2026

🍂 As the seasons change, how are you feeling?

Join our October Anxiety Support Group as we explore seasonal affective disorder (SAD), share lived experiences and talk about how we feel during the darker months.

📅 Thur 29th October 2026
🕒2.30pm GMT
📍 Online
🔗 https://ow.ly/61F950ZVWFH

09/10/2026

Don’t wait until you’re ill to check your medicine cabinet!

Winter illnesses can come on quickly, so it’s worth getting some of these few basics ready now. 🩺

💊 Paracetamol
💊 Cold and flu medicine
💊 Ibuprofen

Having basic medicines at home means you’re ready to act when you first notice the signs of illness. 🏠

Take five minutes to check what you’ve already got and replace anything you’re missing! ✅

02/10/2026

It’s that time again ⬇️ Let’s get protected and help keep each other well this winter ❄️

🗓️ Today marks the launch of this winter’s NHS flu vaccination programme in Wales.

Routine flu vaccination is estimated to have prevented more than 800 flu-related hospital admissions in Wales last winter.

If you’re eligible for a free flu vaccine, take up the offer this winter to help protect yourself against serious illness and hospitalisation. 🛡️

Read more: https://phw.nhs.wales/2026/10/01/flu-vaccine-prevented-over-800-hospital-admissions-in-wales-last-winter/

02/10/2026

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