Tag: scotland

People on painkillers for chronic pain should have at least an annual review of their medication to ensure they are being given the best drugs to treat their condition, according to new advice to be issued to GPs and other healthcare professionals. The recommendations – issued by the ...

Responses are still being invited for the Scottish Government’s consultation on the provision of specialist residential chronic pain services in Scotland. The closing date for responding is Sunday 27 October, and the consultation documents can be found on the Scottish Government website. The ALLIANCE (Health and Social Care ...

Self-management advice and information for people living with chronic pain is being made available to people across Scotland in their local pharmacy thanks to a campaign run jointly by Pain Concern and Pain Association Scotland with the support of the Scottish Government and Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The campaign ...