We look after children and young people with: inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles, connective tissue, bones and blood vessels, including Periodic Fever Syndromes and non-infectious uveitis. We also see children and young people with concerns relating to musculo-skeletal pain, including hypermobile joints and back pain.
Our department is made up of doctors, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a psychologist and a youth worker.
We are happy to assess children and young people with persistent musculo-skeletal concerns or symptoms suggestive of an inflammatory condition affecting joints, muscles, connective tissue, bones and blood vessels.
Referrals to the team can be made via your GP or hospital doctor.
New referrals for young people after their 16th birthday are usually advised to go directly to an adult Rheumatology team.
Our vision
To be recognised as the best Paediatric Rheumatology Service in the UK through:
- Providing outstanding patient-centred care
- Having open and collaborative communication
- Innovation
- Optimising resources
Contact us
Usually the first port of call should be the Clinical Nurse Specialists: 0113 3920683. (Mon – Fri, excluding Bank Holidays)
Alternatively you can email the Nurse Specialists: [email protected]. (Mon – Fri, excluding Bank Holidays)
Important Information
DO NOT CONTACT THE CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS IF YOU ARE CONCERNED THAT YOUR CHILD MAY NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION OR IS VERY UNWELL.
Ring 111 for advice or 999 in an emergency.
If you are sure you need to speak with a consultant, contact the Paediatric Rheumatology Secretary: 0113 3920666.
Day Unit – Ward L49: 0113 3927449.