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A remote appointment can be a telephone or video appointment and replaces a face to face appointment at the hospital.
At Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust there are two different…
After Bowel surgery some people find that their appetite has decreased. It is important that you try to eat snacks and small meals at regular intervals. You should also aim for a diet that is…
“Together we will deliver outstanding compassionate care to the communities we serve.”
That is the Trust’s vision and the pledge that binds everyone who works here.
Backing this up are the…
Patients, visitors and our staff are not allowed to smoke or vape anywhere on trust premises, inside or out. This includes in our car parks, grounds and waiting areas.
Smoking is the largest…
Dr Cheryl Fernandes - Rheumatology Consultant and Clinical Lead - General Rheumatology and Osteoporosis
Dr Fernandes joined the Trust in 2007. She trained in the West Yorkshire Rheumatology…
If you require to refer a patient to Rheumatology for GCA please see the information here. (Links to a PDF Document)
GCA EPR Clerking form (Links to a Word Document).
You must include a…
At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) we know the huge difference unpaid carers make to their loved ones and recognise the significant impact that caring can have on the health…
Simon Habergham – Lay Chaplain Zeenat Hussain – Muslim Chaplain Mawlana Zain Latif – Muslim Chaplain Reverend Jonathan Sharp - Christian Chaplain Beverley Hewitt- Admin support
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We welcome all your feedback and will try to respond as quickly as possible. Can we please ask you in your feedback to be very specific about the location e.g. which hospital you…
We want to make it easy for you to talk us about your care.
Our PALS are here to listen and respond to your experiences, and help us improve your care and our services in the…
Useful information can be found via the external website links below:
Versus Arthritis – a UK based source for accurate and reliable information about rheumatological disorders
Versus…
What to expect when you are first referred
Your GP will refer you to the Rheumatology Department if they feel you have any of the conditions that require our care. Prior to being reviewed in…
Conditions we treat
We treat the whole spectrum of rheumatological conditions including, but not limited to, primary inflammatory arthropathies (like rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis), gout and…
CLICK HERE - Leaflet for the bereaved families & friends - adults
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CLICK HERE - Leaflet for the bereaved families & friends - children
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The purpose of…
What should I do if I become ill or have an infection while on my rheumatology medication?
If you develop an illness or infection, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider immediately.…
Take a look at our Rainbow Commuity Hub through the eyes of a child. It's great facility!
Welcome to The Rainbow Child Development Service, a multidisciplinary team which aims to support…
Talk to anyone who has used the NHS, and it is the people who looked after them that they will remember. Those working in the NHS will talk about the amazing people who provide care and…
What is preoperative assessment?
Preoperative assessment establishes that the patient is fully informed and wishes to go ahead with the planned procedure or operation. It ensures that the patient is…
