Pain

We help people who have persistent or long-term (chronic) pain. This usually means pain which has lasted at least three months. We particularly help people for whom there is no intervention or medication to cure the pain. We do not normally support people who are waiting for operations, for support whilst you wait, please visit the Waiting Well service webpage.

Common conditions we help people manage include:

• Chronic low back pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Persistent headache
• Persistent neck pain
• Widespread body pain

The support we offer is:

1. Supported Self-Management
We help people learn how to manage their pain day-to-day. This includes:

• Understanding pain and how it affects the body.
• Learning techniques like pacing, relaxation, and goal setting.
• Building confidence to stay active and involved in daily life.

2. Multidisciplinary Team Support
We are a group of experienced health professionals, including:

• Dietitians
• GP 
• Nurses
• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Psychologists

We work together – and with you – to design a care plan that is tailored to your needs and goals.

3. Wellbeing workshops
We run group sessions on the following topics:

• Keeping active, managing your mood, improving sleep, healthy diet, making good choices and maintaining good relationships
• These sessions will also give you the opportunity to:
• Share experiences with others living with long term conditions.
• Learn new skills in a supportive setting.
• Improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.

4. Psychological Support
Living with long term conditions can affect wellbeing. We offer:

• Mindfulness and coping strategies
• Support for anxiety, depression, or sleep issues linked to pain

5. Movement and Activity Support
We help you find safe ways to keep moving and stay active:

• Build strength and flexibility.
• Improve confidence in everyday activities.
• Reduce pain flare-ups and support wellbeing.