Your GP will assess your needs and recommend the appropriate referral. To access our service, you need to be over 16 years old and registered with a GP in West Berkshire. Visit the TED website to watch Kelly McGonigal’s video about how to manage stress (opens new browser tab) Psychologist Kelly McGonigal talks about the positive aspects of stress, and how to talk about your experiences. Visit YouTube to watch the DocMikeEvans video called 23 and 1/2 hours (opens new browser tab) Managing your stress Visit the Pain Toolkit website (opens new browser tab)ĭocMikeEvans video called 23 and 1/2 hours offers advice about making lifestyle changes to benefit your overall health It is devised by Pete Moore who himself lives with persistent pain. The Pain Toolkit offers advice and support people to manage persistent pain. Visit the ACI Pain Management Network website (opens new browser tab) The ACI Pain Management Network website has resources to help patients and clinicians improve their understanding of why pain persists Visit the Retain Pain Foundation website (opens new browser tab) The Retrain Pain Foundation have produced guides about understanding persistent pain Visit YouTube to watch the Why Things Hurt TED video (opens new browser tab) Lorimer Moseley discusses the role of pain in helping our bodies interpret different feelings Prior to any of these options, it is important for you to have viewed the Understanding Pain video which will be the foundation to any further intervention within IPASS Pain. One to one specialist pain physiotherapy.An invitation to our specialist ‘Living with Fibromyalgia’ online group.

A multi-disciplinary online Pain Management Programme.

TreatmentĪfter your assessment, we’ll provide you and your GP with more information about your treatment plan.ĭepending on your needs, we may offer options such as We do encourage you share what you’re aiming to achieve with your appointments, and we ask that you think about different goals you’d like to work towards.ĭepending on your condition we may offer a physical examination or refer you to one of our other services, but we’ll talk to you about these options. It will ask you to write about how you feel, and how your pain is having an effect on your daily activities.Īt your assessment, we’ll review your questionnaire answers and talk to you more about how your pain is affecting your mood, sleep and day to day life. We’ll send you an information pack including a questionnaire for you to complete the week before your appointment and bring it along with you. When your GP refers you to us we’ll invite you for an assessment which will last about 45 minutes. If you’re living with persistent pain, we can help you understand and overcome the effect it’s having on your mind, body, emotions, and support you in living a meaningful life. Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) Making a veterans mental health referral (OpCourage)

Make an adult community health referral (for health professionals) Veterans' Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Op Courage) Community Mental Health Transformation ProgrammeĪssertive Intervention Stabilisation Team (ASSIST)Īttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) AssessmentĪssessment and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC)

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