Arthritis (rheumatology service)

About the rheumatology service

The rheumatology service aims to provide comprehensive, individual care for patients with inflammatory arthritis.

The rheumatology service in Jersey is based at:

Westmount Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre
Westmount Road
St Helier
JE2 3LP

Blood tests (phlebotomy service)

If you have frequent blood tests because of your arthritis treatment, we also offer a phlebotomy service at the Jersey General Hospital and Westmount Centre.

Venue	Opening hours
Jersey General Hospital Outpatient Department	Monday to Thursday: 9am to 12 noon Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 2pm to 4pm Friday: 9.30am to 12 noon Closed on bank holidays
Westmount Centre	Wednesday: 9am to 11.50am You need to make an appointment. Call reception on +44 (0) 1534 443062

Our services

We offer the following services:

specialist service for patients with all types of rheumatological conditions
monitoring and management service for new patients with inflammatory arthritis
assessment and monitoring of patients undergoing biologic therapies
a telephone advice helpline for patients and families
podiatry service (based at the Jersey General Hospital). Referral is required from a medical professional
occupational therapy. Referral is required from a medical professional

Your prescribed drug treatment

You can find out more about your prescribed drugs on the Arthritis Research website.

If you are experiencing side effects or problems, contact your GP or the nurses on +44 (0) 1534 443053.

Drugs on the Arthritis Research UK website

Our rheumatology staff

The rheumatology service is staffed by the following people:

Professor A Woolf: visiting rheumatologist from Cornwall
Dr Mike Richardson: consultant for rheumatology
Dr Jon Bevan: associate specialist for rheumatology
Jane Abraham: Rheumatology Nurse (telephone +44 (0) 1534 443053)
Julie Le Sueur: Rheumatology Nurse
Jean Barnett and Claire Minihane: Medical Secretaries (telephone +44 (0) 1534 443060 or +44 (0) 1534 443071)
Lynn Butel: Private Secretary (telephone +44 (0) 7700 810001)

Local charities and support groups

There are a few local charities and support groups that can help.

Pain Support Jersey

Pain Support's aim is to support fibromyalgia and chronic pain sufferers to live fulfilling lives despite their pain. They offer a range of activities.

The group meets Tuesday mornings from 10.30am to 12.30pm at The Kings Centre, Clarkson House, Mont Couchon.

Phone: +44 (0) 7797 952165

Pain Support Jersey website