The Rheumatology team at Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals serves Birmingham, Solihull, parts of Warwickshire and South Staffordshire.
We provide a fully comprehensive service for patients with various rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology has dedicated physiotherapists and occupational therapists and access to podiatry , orthotics, ultrasounds, MRI, CT, and echo. We work closely with other specialists for effective management of our patients.
The department refers for DEXA scanning and provides an osteoporosis service. .
Our nurse-led clinics include:
- supporting and educating newly diagnosed patients including teaching patients how to administer sub-cutaneous medications
- disease and drug review and monitoring service for patients on rheumatology treatments drug counselling
The department has a telephone advice service, which is aimed at patients who have problems with their medication or experience an increase in their arthritis symptoms. Urgent appointments can be made when appropriate.
Last reviewed: 12 February 2024