This is a collection of links to rheumatology related websites that may be of interest.
- NHS Services -
- Specialist Medical Services in the Area -
The Dorset Foot & Ankle Clinic is run by specialist foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons and provides a comprehensive approach to the treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
BWT Physiotherapy is the largest physiotherapy treatment centre in Dorset and offers a wide range of complementary therapies also.
Broadstone Physiotherapy is a practice of Chartered Physiotherapists who, amongst other things, are accredited with the Ramsay McMaster Golf System.
East Cliff Physiotherapy Centre offer treatment for sports injuries, neurological conditions, back & neck pain and to aid post-operative recovery, along with cosmetic and other therapies.
3 Ways Physiotherapy Clinic offer a service based at Verwood including a Spinal Education Consultancy for businesses.
Heart Screen Clinic is the website of Dr Kim Grieves, a consultant Cardiologist at Poole, who offers an "Athlete's Heart Screen" as well as specialist cardiology and general health consultations.
Group Anaesthetic Services is a partnership of Consultants specialising in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Chronic Pain, who work in the independent health sector in the Poole and Bournemouth area.
Simon Richards (not to be confused with Selwyn Richards!) is an orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in upper limb surgery.- Local Private Hospitals -
The Harbour Hospital in Poole is part of BMI Healthcare, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with nearly fifty hospitals nationwide performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Nuffield Hospital Bournemouth was founded in 1957 and is a modern, well-equipped hospital providing a range of services and treatments to provide you with the most comprehensive healthcare.- National Organisations -
NHS Choices This official NHS website has information about many medical conditions and all aspects of the NHS and its services. It incorporates NHS Direct.- Recommended patient support groups -
Arthritis Research Campaign raises funds to promote medical research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritic conditions. I particularly like the patient information leaflets they produce.
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society provides support and information for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, their families, friends and carers, and health professionals with an interest in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
FibroAction educates people about Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro), including people with Fibro, their family, friends and carers, healthcare professionals and the public at large, as well as providing support to patients.
