Children’s Rheumatology Service
The Children’s Rheumatology Service diagnose and treat musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions including arthritis and joint pain.
We are a multi-disciplinary service with extensive experience of caring for children with rheumatological problems.
Our team is made up of a consultant rheumatologist and consultant paediatrician with an interest in paediatric rheumatology.
Location
Children's Outpatients, Kingfisher Building, Pink Zone, Lewisham Hospital
Contact
Tel: 020 8333-3000 extension 6824
Who we can help
The service is for children and young people up to the age of 16.
Conditions we can treat
The service treats a number of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Joint pain
- Musculo-skeletal pain
- Hypermobility
- Regional pain
- Connective tissue disease
Services available
- Holistic medical assessment
- Physiotherapy
- Access to local orthotic service
- Referrals to psychological and occupational therapy services, as appropriate
- School liaison
How to get a referral
Children can be referred by their GP or by healthcare professionals from other NHS trusts.