13 February 2026


Consultation is now open for the update to our clinical guideline for the management of children, young people and adults with systemic lupus erythematosus

This guideline update covers diagnosis, assessment, monitoring, non-pharmacological and pharmacological management, and the delivery of care in the UK, across all four nations. The original published scope can be viewed here.

To submit comments, please email the completed consultation form to guidelines@rheumatology.org.uk. Comments are welcomed from individuals, groups or organisations.

The consultation period closes at 17:00 on Friday 13th March.

Consultation form

Draft full guideline

Executive summary

Audit tool

Graphical abstract / summary sheet

To submit comments, please email completed consultation form to guidelines@rheumatology.org.uk.

If you have any issues with the readability of the draft guideline documents, please contact guidelines@rheumatology.org.uk so that an alternative version can be made available to you.