Coming into hospital

Patient Information Leaflets for Rheumatology Department

For more information please contact the Rheumatology Department

Hand Exercises and the Principals of Joint Protection

Information for patients with arthritis

Instructions for the wear and care of oval 8 splints for swan neck

Information for rheumatology patients, their relatives and carers who have been provided with a splint under the care of rheumatology Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Instructions For Wearing Your Resting Splint

Information for rheumatology patients, their relatives and carers who have been provided with a splint under the care of rheumatology Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Instructions for wearing your thumb shield

Information for rheumatology patients, relatives and carers who have been provided with a splint under the care of rheumatology Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Instuctions for wearing your wrist brace

Information for rheumatology patients, their relatives and carers who have been provided with a splint under the care of rheumatology Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Rheumatology Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.