Rheumatology
Joint and connective tissue disease assessment, with inflammatory markers and imaging arranged in the same corridor.
Book rheumatologyJoint and connective tissue care, reviewed over time
The rheumatology clinic assesses joint pain, swelling and stiffness alongside connective tissue conditions that affect more than one part of the body. Inflammatory blood markers and imaging are arranged in the same corridor as the clinic, so a picture can build without sending you elsewhere for each step.
Many of the conditions seen here need long-term monitoring rather than a single visit, so the clinic is built around ongoing review: tracking how markers and symptoms change and adjusting your management plan at each appointment.
What this covers
- Joint disease assessment
- Connective tissue disease assessment
- Inflammatory marker testing
- Joint and soft-tissue imaging
- Long-term condition review
Conditions we see most
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Persistent joint pain and swelling
- Suspected connective tissue disease
- Chronic back or joint stiffness
- Unexplained inflammatory symptoms
Book rheumatology
- Clinics
- Weekly
- Testing
- Inflammatory markers, same corridor
- Imaging
- Same corridor
- Follow-up
- Long-term review
Your visit, step by step
Book
Book rheumatology directly, or come with a referral from another clinic.
Assess
A rheumatologist examines your joints and takes a history of your symptoms.
Investigate
Inflammatory markers and imaging are arranged in the same corridor as the clinic.
Review
Your consultant agrees a management plan and a schedule for long-term review.
How to prepare
- Note which joints are affected and how symptoms have changed over time
- Bring a list of your current medicines
- Bring any previous blood test or imaging results
- Wear clothing that allows easy examination of affected joints
Bring with you
- Photo ID and OPD card, if you have one
- A referral letter, if a doctor gave you one
- Current medicines, or a list of them
- Previous test results or imaging
- Insurance card or policy details
The team on this service
Rheumatologists
Assess joint and connective tissue disease and lead long-term review.
Laboratory technologists
Process inflammatory marker testing arranged from the clinic.
Radiographers
Provide joint and soft-tissue imaging in the same corridor.
Clinic coordinator
Books consultations and long-term review appointments.