Are you living with persistent pain and looking for support to manage daily life?
The Persistent Pain Service North is for people with ongoing pain in North Devon. A multidisciplinary team helps patients learn skills and strategies to manage pain more effectively and improve physical function, fitness and emotional wellbeing.
- Support from pain consultants, physiotherapists, an occupational therapist and a psychologist
- Help to build confidence, physical ability and general fitness
- Advice on how pain, stress, mood and daily activities can affect each other
- Evidence-based groups to understand chronic pain and stress
- Medical review and possible interventions where appropriate
Cost: Not stated
How to access: Request a referral through Joy.
Service statistics
Usually replies in
5 days
91%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Managing a long-term health condition
Service access criteria:
Over 18 / Confirmed diagnosis within 4 weeks / No significant emotional distress / not already on oral daily dose of Morphine <80mg / no current referral to pain team
Additional needs catered for:
N/A
Who can refer:
Professional referrals only