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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

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Resident doctor strike action

Resident doctors will be taking strike action from 7am on 17 December to 7am on 22 December. Some appointments and procedures may be affected. If your appointment needs to be changed, we will contact you.

If you've not heard from us, please attend your appointment as planned.

Please continue to come forward for care, particularly in an emergency or life-threatening situation. Use NHS 111 to find the most appropriate service for your needs.