New National Patron for LUPUS UK is announced.

(HOT NEWS 18th November 2004)

The Rt Hon Dr The Lord Gilbert has graciously agreed to take on the role of a National Patron of LUPUS UK and to represent the charity in the House of Lords.

  Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health meets with APPG.

(HOT NEWS 18th November 2004)

On Monday, 15th November, Dr. Stephen Ladyman MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, attended the AGM of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Lupus at Westminster. The Meeting was also attended by a further 8 MPs, 1 peer, 2 Lupus consultants and 3 representatives of LUPUS UK.

  Lupus Open-Access (Drop-In) Clinic celebrates First Birthday

(HOT NEWS 10th November 2004)

The first UK Lupus Drop-In Clinic based at The Guest Hospital, Dudley, celebrated its first year on Friday, 29th October, with a buffet reception attended by Ross Cranston QC MP, The Mayor of Dudley and other invited Guests.

  World Lupus Day Early Day Motion

(HOT NEWS 3rd August 2004)

The EDM highlighting the first-ever World Lupus Day presented to Parliament by Janet Dean MP (Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group for Lupus) was signed by 220 MPs. Other MPs, unable to sign EDMs due to offices held, also expressed their support.

  EULAR welcomes Lupus Drop-In Clinic Reports

(HOT NEWS 9th June 2004)

At the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Meeting in Berlin 9-12th June, 2 Posters detailing the work of the first UK Lupus Drop-In Clinic at the Guest Hospital, Dudley, were presented by Gareth Treharne and Liz Hale, research psychologists. The Posters underline the value of the Drop-In Clinic and the need for similar projects to be established in other areas.

  Janet Dean MP secures Adjournment debate in Westminster Hall

(HOT NEWS 31st May 2004)

On 26th May, Janet Dean MP (Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group for Lupus) was successful in securing 1½ hr Adjournment Debate on Lupus in Westminster Hall.

Key Speakers in the Debate were Janet Dean MP (Burton), Dennis Turner MP (Wolverhampton South-East), Dr. Richard Taylor MP (Wyre Forest), Liz Blackman MP (Erewash), David Taylor MP (North-West Leicestershire), Ross Cranston QC MP (Dudley North), Sarah Teather (Brent, East) and Tim Loughton MP (East Worthing and Shoreham).

Response to the Debate and questions put by the Honourable Members was given by The Minister of State, Department of Health, Ms Rosie Winterton,

  Janet Dean MP Presents World Lupus Day Early Day Motion to Parliament

(HOT NEWS 29th April 2004)

On 28th April, Janet Dean MP (Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group for Lupus) presented an EDM with 71 signatures highlighting the first-ever World Lupus Day and calling for more research and support for Lupus patients worldwide.

   MP links to West Midlands Lupus website

(HOT NEWS 4th March 2004)

Ross Cranston QC MP has added WMLG website to his list of favourites on www.rosscranston.labour.co.uk