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Dr Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Rheumatology Kendal

Dr Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

11 years of experience

10,851+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust at a glance

Dr Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Kendal, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Kendal, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Bruce Helme is a dedicated Rheumatologist.
Rheumatology is a specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, and bones. These conditions can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling, and can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Rheumatologists are skilled in diagnosing the root cause of these issues and developing personalised treatment plans to manage symptoms and improve mobility.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Kendal (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Kendal (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-685719 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-C9003F92 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,054
Annual physical exam 99395 736
Vaccination administration 90471 2,248
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,231

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust with the team
WITH TEAM
Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4827/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31949014 · cited by 6
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4628/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36094553 · cited by 12
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9355/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31973227 · cited by 2
  4. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9488/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38392636 · cited by 104

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Kendal · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Kendal · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · bruce.helme@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kendal matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Kendal carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust specialise in?

    Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust specialises in Rheumatology in Kendal, GB.

  • What conditions does Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust treat?

    Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust practise?

    Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust practises in Kendal, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Bruce Helme @Morecambe Bay NHS Trust speaks English.

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