Children’s Rheumatology Service
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The Children’s Rheumatology Service diagnose and treat musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions including arthritis and joint pain.
- Base: University Hospital Lewisham
- Service Category: 2
- Address: Children's Outpatients, Pink Zone, University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
- Reception phone number: 020 8333-3000 extension 6824
About the 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.
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.