21 July 2026
Every year World Sjögren’s Day raises awareness of Sjögren disease and its impact on people living with the condition.
Sjögren disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that can affect many areas of the body and have a significant impact on quality of life. It is often associated with dryness of the eyes and mouth, but its effects can be much wider. People may also experience fatigue, pain, dryness of other mucosal surfaces and systemic manifestations affecting different organs.
The development of treatment and care for Sjögren disease has been supported by clearer evidence, greater clinical understanding and updated guidance for healthcare professionals.
In 2024, BSR published its updated guideline on the management of adult and juvenile onset Sjögren disease. It builds on BSR’s first Sjögren disease guideline, published in 2017, while expanding its scope to reflect developments in clinical practice and the available evidence.
Watch an overview of the guideline
A key aim of management is to empower people to understand and manage their condition. This includes conserving, replacing and stimulating secretions, helping to prevent long-term damage and, where necessary, suppressing systemic disease activity.
The updated guideline also includes advice on caring for children and adolescents where appropriate, providing a comprehensive resource for UK rheumatology teams supporting people across different stages of life.
BSR members can also access our Sjögren disease guideline collection through the BSR e-learning platform. The collection brings together guideline resources in one place and helps learners explore the key learning points from BSR’s best-practice clinical guidance through exclusive member content.
Healthcare professionals can continue their learning at BSR’s upcoming Sjögren’s syndrome webinar on 1 October 2026. Hosted by Dr Julia Day and presented by Dr Elizabeth Price, the session will explore the latest approaches to assessment and management, including diagnosis, minor salivary gland biopsy, sicca symptoms and emerging therapeutic developments.
On World Sjögren’s Day, we recognise the experiences of people living with the condition and the healthcare professionals and researchers working to improve their care.