On your first visit to an IBD clinic you will be seen by a consultant gastroenterologist in one of their clinics. If you have had an endoscopy then you may have already had a brief telephone discussion with one of the IBD nurses about your diagnosis.
All of the clinics are held at Outpatients West on the first floor of the BRI. It is important that you always book-in at the main reception desk on arrival.
Adolescent Transition and Young Persons’ Clinic
This clinic is for young people who have been under the care of a paediatrician. It is held every three months and the young person is seen by a gastroenterologist and paediatrician. Moving from paediatric to adult care can be a difficult time – as a child your parents or guardian are responsible for your care, as an adolescent you have to learn to take on that responsibility yourself. This clinic is the first stage in that process.
Transition to adult care
Joint surgical clinic
In this clinic you will be seen by a gastroenterologist (not necessarily the doctor you normally see) and a surgeon. The clinic is for people who need, or would like, more information about surgical options. They run monthly.
Follow-up appointments
After your appointment you will be offered a subsequent appointment where you will be seen again by your consultant, a registrar, the specialist nurses or another member of the allied health professional team.
If you need to change your appointment this can be done via the contact centre on 01274 274274.
The main IBD clinics are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, however people with IBD will also be seen in general gastroenterology clinics on other days. In clinics where the IBD nurse specialists are present, you may see either an IBD nurse specialist or a consultant.
Clinic days/times
All of the following clinics are held in the Gastroenterology Unit, BRI. This is on level three and the Duke of York is the closest entrance.
IBD is unpredictable and you never know when it is going to flare up. The IBD advice line is a point of contact for patients to call if they are having problems, or have any questions in between appointments. It gives patients easy access to advice and supports them in the management of their condition.
It can also reduce outpatient appointments and unnecessary visits to GPs. Patients feel that the advice line is one of the most important aspects of the IBD Service in Bradford.
- The IBD advice line is an answerphone service where you can leave a message if you have concerns/worries or you are becoming unwell
- We aim to return your call within 2 working days
- The advice line should not be used to change appointments or in an emergency
- If you have an urgent or out-of-hours need contact your GP, NHS 111 or attend the emergency department
- When leaving a message please speak clearly, leave your name, hospital number if you know it and a contact number
- Opening hours: 08.00 to 12.00 Monday to Friday. excluding bank holidays.
- The number to call is 01274 364822
Any non-urgent requests (e.g blood forms, prescriptions) can be emailed to us and we will respond within 48 working hours, please email us at ibd.nurse@bthft.nhs.uk
Adult blood tests (and children over 12)
- St Luke’s Hospital: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (except Bank holidays, closed 12-2pm) these are currently by appointment only.
If you have been asked to attend for a blood test, this can now be booked online following this link https://my.drdoctor.co.uk/clinic/bth-bloodtest
Bloods will be ordered by the IBD nurses prior to your appointment and a paper form is not currently required.
