Overview
The paediatric rheumatology team at RACH work as part of a Scottish managed clinic network, the Scottish Paediatric Adolescent Rheumatology Network (SPARN), standardising paediatric rheumatology care across Scotland. We support children with the following conditions:
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Paediatric Vasculitis
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Systemic lupus erythematous
Referrals are made to us via the patient’s GP or other health professionals/specialist services.
The paediatric rheumatology team comprises of: one paediatric rheumatologist, two paediatric rheumatology nurses, one physiotherapist and one occupational therapist.
Additional Support & Resources
National support networks for children with arthritis and their families that provide factual, practical and emotional support, may be accessed at:
Versus Arthritis | A future free from arthritis
