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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…
GCA EPR Clerking form --- use for all GCA suspected cases – please read the form carefully and fill all sections.
Referral form will be triaged by Rheumatology – email this clerking form to:
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In March 2026, our Patient Experience team carried out a survey of unpaid carers so we could better understand the support they receive. We saw the value of that feedback, hearing from 150 people,…
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…
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 new 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…
Location Map
How to get here
We encourage our staff, patients and visitors to use public transport where possible - this helps ease congestion and saves car parking spaces for those who must…
About Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH)
Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) is situated about 1.5 miles south of Halifax town centre the hospital offers a full range of day case and outpatient services…
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…
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust provides a core service for children requiring specialist (Tier 3) therapy intervention.
There is a growing demand for therapy services to…
Welcome to the Children's Therapy Management page. Below are the leaflets that form our Self Management Group Pack for parents. Please click on the button to open the leaflet. You…
The children’s therapy team is split across two main departments, one in Halifax, and one in Huddersfield.
Halifax
Broad Street health centre, 51 Northgate, Halifax, HX1 1UB.
Telephone:…
