Welcome to BIRD

The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) is an independent registered charity which raises funds to support research and education into many aspects of bone and joint diseases. The Institute has close links with both the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (RNHRD) NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bath. It seeks to improve treatments for patients through promoting collaboration between clinicians and research scientists.

What are BIRD’s aims, and how may we achieve them?

Our main aim is to relieve sickness and to promote and advance medical knowledge with particular reference to rheumatic diseases. Thus we provide space, facilities and funds to undertake research into bone and joint diseases and we organise and promote educational courses for health professionals, patients and the general public. These activities are supported by local fund-raising campaigns and by the award of grants from other charities and major companies.

Recent Articles

Annual Psoriatic Arthritis Information Day

The second annual Psoriatic Arthritis information day is going to be held in the Lecture hall in the Royal National Hospital for Rheuamtic Diseases between 10.15am and 4.00pm on 25th June 2010. The information day is aimed at people diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis, their friends / family and those with an interest in the condition. The day will include talks from experts with an opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions. The day is free to attend. There will be refreshments and a light sandwich lunch provided.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Conference

This conference aims to provide knowledge and skills in the identification, assessment and treatment of those with adult, child or adolescent CRPS. It is relevant to all health professionals with an interest in CRPS including AHPs, GPs, Rheumatologists and Pain Specialists. The final day delivers cutting edge research presented by international experts in their field. If you would like more information on about this conference then please click on the following link for the flyer and booking form.

House of Lords Reception

Upcoming Events

  • CRPS Conference
    Wed, 05/11/2011 (All day) - Sat, 05/21/2011 (All day)

    It's a conference for CRPS.