Louise Coote Lupus Unit referrals

Providing a highly specialist service for patients with lupus

We accept secondary and tertiary referrals from anywhere in the UK. 

Please send referrals by email to: gst-tr.rheumandlupus@nhs.net.

Our lupus unit currently has 2,500-3,000 patients under its care for a variety of connective tissue disorders (CTDs), including:

  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • antiphospholipid syndrome
  • Raynaud’s syndrome
  • Sjögren’s syndrome
  • vasculitis
  • inflammatory myositis
  • discoid and cutaneous lupus.

Planning your visit


Nurse telephone helpline

If you're an existing patient, you can book a telephone appointment with a clinical nurse to receive advice or help with:

  • your diagnosis
  • medicines, including any side effects 
  • concerns about your symptoms or management that need to be addressed before your next appointment.