Resources
Here are a collection of links to rheumatology related websites
NHS Services
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An introduction to our department and services available from the NHS.
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The Dorset wide service which offers support, advice and therapies based on a self help approach to both Young People and Adults with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ MyeloEncephalopathy (CFS / ME). The team provides diagnosis, assessment, treatment and review for patients with mild/moderate or severe CFS/ME.
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The membership of our society comprises service users who are living with pain, their carers, multi-disciplinary service providers such as pain and other medical specialists.
See our Supported Self Management of Pain |
Dorset Community Pain Service NHS service providing self-management for living with persistent pain
Specialist Medical Services in the Area
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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
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BWT Physiotherapy is the largest physiotherapy treatment centre in Dorset and offers a wide range of complementary therapies also.
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Broadstone Physiotherapy is a practice of Chartered Physiotherapists who, amongst other things, are accredited with the Ramsay McMaster Golf System.
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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.
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Ocean Health offer a wide range of therapies from the Westbourne Medical Centre in Poole.
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Simon Richards is an orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in upper limb surgery.
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Frances Hill is a Specialist Occupational Therapist who has over 15 years experience of working with people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME in Hampshire
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Local Private Hospitals
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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.
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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.
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Recommended Patient Support Groups
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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.
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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.
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Fibromyalgia Action UK 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.
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Action for ME is the UK's leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with M.E.
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BackCare aims to significantly reduce the burden of back pain by providing information and education to all people and organisations affected by back pain and to fund scientific research into the causes, prevention and management of back pain.
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Dorset ME support group a registered Charity providing practical support to our members with CFS/ME, and their families and carers. They helped set up the NHS clinic for Dorset based in Wareham. They offer welfare and benefits advice for their members.
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