I have Lupus. How can the NHS help me?

Question

I will be travelling to London soon to study there. I have Lupus and was wondering how well equipped is the NHS to help patients with Lupus? What about the medications? Some acquaintance suggested that you only have to pay a maximum of 6 pounds per prescription? Does NHS recall patients with Lupus for regular checkups?

Answer 1

There is a Systemic Lupus support group - I hope you have been told about this and joined because they will keep you up to date about the disease.
I am lucky to have just Discoid Lupus but a close friend has the full-blown Systemic. Her care from the NHS has been first-class both at home and when she has been in other parts of the UK.
Make sure you register with a GP and keep him/her informed of any changes in your condition. He will probably stay in touch with your Consultant and change your medication as and when necessary. There are some very dedicated G.P.S and Consultants who have Lupus as a Speciality.

Answer 2

My friend has Lupus and she gets a lot of help and understanding from the N.H.S.
You will need to register with a local doctor (GP) and speak to him/her about how your Lupus affects you.
Regular medication does cost over £6 an item but if you are going to be here for long enough then you can ask the doctor for a "Pre Payment" certificate. This costs about £100 a year and you don't have to pay any more money; no matter how many items you get each month.
Good luck with your studies; pleased to see you are not letting Lupus get you down.

Answer 3

Please take a medical insurance where ever you are travelling as this will save on time & money and see to it that the insurance you are taking is valid in the country you are travelling and also that you have to only submit your insurance cover for the admission in that hospital or doctor and not pay immediately.If you need further assistance kindly contact me,Regards.

Answer 4

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