Pain Management
The Chronic Pain Service at University Hospital Lewisham is an outpatient pain management service that helps patients who live with chronic pain conditions such as lower back pain, joint pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome.
Chronic pain is pain that has lasted longer than 3 to 6 months. It affects approximately 1 in 10 people in the UK.
Chronic pain can have a significant impact upon a person’s life including their physical activity, relationships and mood. Pain is complicated and research suggests that the best approach is to try and manage the difficulties it causes, instead of just trying to change the pain on its own.
Location
Anaesthetics Department, 2nd floor, Ravensbourne Block, University Hospital Lewisham
Contact
Direct Number: 020 8690 9127
About our team
We are a multi-disciplinary team made up of medical doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists, specialist nurses and administrative support who provide evidence based services for patients who have persistent pain.
Our goal is to provide high quality symptom management, to help reduce pain sensations and help you to take an active role in managing your pain enabling you to live an active life. We aim to see you within 18 weeks after referral.
Services available
The clinic provides a wide range of services, including:
- Medication
- Procedures and interventions
- Psychological treatment
How to get a referral
You can be referred to us by your GP. Our pain consultants review all referrals before offering an appointments to ensure you have been referred to the appropriate service.