I have Lupus. How can the NHS help me?!

I have Lupus. How can the NHS help me?

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?

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.