Centres of Excellence

The Paget’s Association introduced an award to recognise hospital (NHS) and university departments which demonstrate excellence in both the treatment of Paget’s disease and research into the condition. The UK centres which have been recognised as Paget's Association Centres of Excellence are listed below.

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Liverpool

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Dr Mashood Siddiqi, Dr Eileen Marks and the team at this Centre of Excellence within the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust care for those with Paget’s disease and take part in multi-centre research projects related to the condition.

Directors:

Dr Mashood Siddiqi

Facilities:

Day-case facilities for treatment
On-site diagnostic investigations
Supported by a multidisciplinary team

Contact: Ms Gemma Dixon, Osteoporosis Nurse specialist

Address: ARDU, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool L9 7AL

Telephone: 0151 529 8793/8721

Email: gemma.dixon2@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

Information for Patient referrals (for GP’s and other specialists)
Geriatric Services/Metabolic Bone Clinic ARDU/UHA can be found on Referral Assessment Service. Code - REM21

Location:

Aintree University Hospital
Longmoor Lane,
Liverpool
L9 7AL

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London

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The Endocrine Bone Unit at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is a Paget’s Association Centre of Excellence. They have four consultants in their team, Dr Comninos (Clinical Lead), Professor Bassett, Dr Cox and Dr Behary.

Directors:

Dr Alexander Comninos

Facilities:

Day-case facilities for treatment
Diagnostic investigations are on site
Supported by a multidisciplinary team

Location:

The Endocrine Bone Unit Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
St Mary's Hospital,1st Floor Mint Wing, Praed Street
London
W2 1NY

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Stoke on Trent

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The Midland Metabolic Bone Centre has a dedicated clinic within the rheumatology department where patients with Paget’s disease are seen on at least an annual basis, depending on symptoms. The centre is linked to the Haywood Rheumatology Centre which has a track record of leading and participating in clinical research.
Photo: Dr Paskins receiving the award from Sir Henry Paget

Directors:

Dr Zoe Paskins

Facilities:

Dedicated day-case unit for treatment

On-site diagnostic investigations

Supported by a multidisciplinary team

Location:

Midlands Metabolic Bone Centre Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Haywood Hospital, High Lane, Burslem
Stoke on Trent
ST6 7AG

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Newcastle upon Tyne

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Led by Dr Terry Aspray, the Newcastle Bone Clinic was established in 1984 by Professor Roger Francis. The clinical team comprises of medical and specialist nursing staff, as well as clinical pharmacist and physiotherapists. With links to Newcastle University, they also participle in research into Paget’s disease.

Directors:

Dr Terry Aspray

Facilities:

Dedicated patient information hotline

Musculoskeletal day unit for treatment

Diagnostic investigations on-site

Supported by a multidisciplinary team

Location:

The Bone Clinic Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Hospitals Trust
Freeman Hospital, High Heaton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN

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Nottingham

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The Nottingham Centre of Excellence combines expertise in research of Paget’s disease molecular mechanisms at the School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham (Prof Rob Layfield), with clinical expertise in the management of patients affected by Paget’s disease at Nottingham City Hospital (Dr Peter Prinsloo, Department of Clinical Pathology).

Directors:

Prof Rob Layfield (research) Dr Peter Prinsloo (clinical)

Facilities:

Diagnostic and treatment facilities

Multidisciplinary team

Paget's research facilities

Location:

Nottingham University NHS Foundation Trust
Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB

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