Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain

Some people will have pain which persists beyond the expected time frame for their condition. For further information on this and how to best manage it please visit our Chronic pain web page.

Pain Association Scotland is a national charity that delivers professionally led self-management pain education in the community.

The Primary Care Occupational Therapy service which is based in GP surgeries across Lanarkshire may be able to help with everyday activities (occupations) if you are finding these difficult. It offers practical support, education and advice to help you manage your health and do the activities that you need or want to do. You can refer yourself to this service if:

• You are aged 16 or over and not in school
• You have recently noticed a change in your ability to carry out your usual roles and activities

To get in touch, telephone the hub on 01698 755175 and speak to one of the admin staff or leave a message with your contact details. An occupational therapist will call you back within 10 working days to find out if Primary Care Occupational Therapist is the right service for you

The Lifestyle Management Course is for people with physical Long Term Conditions (LTC), who are finding it difficult to cope with day to day life.  This may involve a degree of anxiety, low mood or depression associated with their LTC.  The course brings together people who are living with LTCs to help them discuss and develop coping strategies designed to improve their ability to live life as well as they can despite limitations. For information on the lifestyle management service please see Lifestyle Management Course.

For other useful services please download this Information leaflet: Living Well with Chronic Pain Information for patients.