About the Rheumatology department

We are the largest paediatric rheumatology department in the UK and a pioneering centre for the treatment of children’s non-inflammatory rheumatology problems.

A multidisciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, podiatrists, nurses and administrators all work together to support our patients and their families.

Each year, we see almost 6,000 outpatients and treat almost 4,000 children as inpatients (including day cases).

Our medical team members also work in the adolescent unit at the University College Hospital, London. Our patients will be transferred to this clinic between the ages of 14 and 16 to allow treatment in an age specific environment and to facilitate easier transferral to adult clinics at the age of 19.