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Rheumatology Department

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's Rheumatology Department strives to deliver the highest quality care to its patients with joint problems and other related conditions.

The Department is situated in the South Block Annex of the Royal Berkshire Hospital, on level 2.

Outpatient clinics are located in general medical outpatients OPD 1 (South Block). Adelaide Annexe is the rheumatology inpatient ward and is located on Level 2 Battle Block.

How we run our service

We operate as a multi-disciplinary team where consultants, doctors and others including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, specialist nurses, and rheumatology practitioners work together with administrative staff to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We warmly welcome those patients who wish to be well informed about their conditions and play a key role in their own care team. Many of our doctors and some of our other staff members are involved in research into various areas of arthritis and we have strong links with Oxford and Reading University. This is good for patients as it keeps us at the forefront of developments into arthritis care and management.

We are proud but never complacent of our department. Our objective is continuous improvement in the care we offer to you our patients.

How can I be seen in the Rheumatology Department?

Your GP must refer you to the Rheumatology Department where you will be seen in outpatient clinic under the care of one of the consultants.

I am already a patient under the care of the Rheumatology Department how can I be seen?

If you wish to discuss your treatment with one of our specialist nurses you can contact them via their telephone helpline. If you are unwell we would advise you contact your GP who can then seek advice directly from one of the medical team. If necessary we can see you in one of our flare or rapid access clinics in the Rheumatology Department.

Rheumatology, Level 1