The Dermatology Chronic Disease Management Team provides evidence-based, personalised care for people with long-term skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Patients who take systemic or biologic medicines to manage their condition need regular check-ups and reviews with our team. We support patients and their families as a whole, helping them understand their options so they can make informed choices about their treatment.
We work closely with dermatology consultants and the wider healthcare team to make sure care runs smoothly. We also keep GPs updated about each patient’s treatment plan, prescribing needs and any shared care arrangements.
Our team helps with:
assessment of patients with chronic skin conditions, requiring systemic and biologic medications.
monitoring patients on systemic and biologic medications
monitoring acne patients on Isotretinoin
using screening tools to assess skin, impact of skin disease on wellbeing, psoriatic arthritis, and psychological wellbeing
checking test results and liaising with the patient’s consultant
biologics and Immunomodulators Register recruitment and collection of data (used nationally to monitor the long-term safety of drugs used to treat psoriasis)
involvement in research studies with patient consent
undertaking regular audits to monitor and improve care
communicating with GPs to keep them informed of the patient's plan of care
independent nurse prescribers
Your first appointment will be with a dermatology consultant who will initiate your treatment plan. We work in collaboration with the consultants to safely support and monitor you whilst on your medication. Depending on the medication required, there are certain screening tests, such as blood tests and chest x-rays that you will have before treatment to make sure it is safe for you to start your medication.
You will have regular appointments where we will assess your skin and response to treatment, as well as monitor any side effects that you may have due to the medication. You should expect to have regular blood tests during your treatment.
We have nurse-led clinics in York, Selby, Scarborough, and Malton. These clinics are either in person or via telephone. We also have a weekly complex psoriasis clinic with Dr Wu and a weekly complex eczema clinic with Dr Mulholland at York Hospital.
Call 01904 726625 if you have questions or concerns about your treatment plan, medication, or issues with your skin condition.
The specialist nurse team are available from 7.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
We have a voicemail facility and aim to respond to messages within 24 hours.
