Community Chronic Pain Service

Explained all options in a very understandable manner, asking if I understood what she was saying.

Very calming/grounding and has helped me to become more aware of the position of my body. Good advice to carry forward.

Gave practical advice plus listened which helps to work things through and then gives you the confidence to follow through.

Very relaxed atmosphere, you feel comfortable in a group; good discussion.

The staff listen, they have a lot of experience and are able to suggest different courses of action depending on your ability and condition

They are here to help me out. Wonderful response because I am deaf. Wonderful person.

Can't thank the pain team enough for giving me back my confidence.

I wish to thank all concerned with my care. I really do not know how I would have coped without it.

It has helped me re-evaluate things about pain I suffer. Has definitely helped.

I have already expressed to quite a few friends etc. about their service, it's made a difference to my life.

It's been very educational as well as physically helpful.

I feel boosted both medically and emotionally by the treatment I have been given.

What a wonderful team. Going to really miss you all.

You learn a lot and being in a group is helpful. The advice form the professionals is extremely helpful.

It really helped me in coping with my pain. I get to learn how I can manage my pain.

It has definitely 100% helped me both with pain and feeling good.

This course is an excellent tool and fabulous for anyone living with Chronic Pain. Its nice to be part of a group and realise you're not alone.

I have been very pleased with how I have been treated, all lovely people - that are calm and relaxed which helps.

Comforting to be in a group of people in the same situation as myself.

With the help of the Chronic Pain Clinic I feel I have got my life back.

This course is an excellent tool and fabulous for anyone living with chronic pain. Its nice to be part of a group and realise you are not alone.

Just praise for an excellent service all round, it is nice to feel that you matter.

The staff were lovely, easily approachable, very knowledgeable and the information was also useful.

Staff absoulutely excellent. They know their topics well and make them interesting and easy to understand. They listen to the patients input and therefore make sessions feel personal; even in a group. Thank you. I feel I have helped me get my life back on track.

The support and help has been amazing. Everyone is really knowledgeable and helpful.

This service is extremely valuable. It balances well with conventional treatments and can even help reduce the need for medication if the advice is followed. I feel more positive as a result in attending.

Fantastic staff running the course, so informative, helpful and positive. Great to meet others.

The team were so nice, helpful and informative. They were quick to respond to us and all had a fantastic smile. I loved them and shall miss them.

Fantastic course, very lucky to have been on it

I have had a good and helpful, plus positive experience with the CCP clinic

This is one of the most helpful courses that I have ever been on. I have had more help and advice and support during the last 7 months from the team than I have had in the rest of my life put together.

I've enjoyed having the opportunity to discuss how pain affects my life. I found the continuity of care helpful.

The service I received was excellent and a pleasure to attend the appointment.

This service is really a great benefit to people with chronic pain it is informative and compassionate.

Natalie was helpful. She fully understood my health issues and was very caring and kind. She always gave me the time it took to sort any health problems out. She respected my views.

Such amazing support to get me where I am today.

When I first came for help I was in intense pain. I felt I had little hope. Since receiving the help from this clinic my life has changed immeasurably with the communication and dedication this service offers, there really only was one way for me to go; up.

I have found all the information and advice to be extremely useful and beneficial has been a great help and equipped me for the future.

Hilary has been very supportive. Thank you for your time and making a change to my pain management.

I found it all very helpful and informative and has helped me think more positive about things

Very positive experience from staff and course members. Changes to my life have been fantastic as a result

A very well organized and professional course in a caring environment, providing excellent support.

My life is completely different now. I can manage all aspects of life which I had been unable to do before.

Fantastic support throughout the years with the pain clinic. Christina has been fantastic - supportive, informative and thorough. All possible avenues of treatment have been explored.

It has been an amazing group and extremely productive, useful and supportive. Best thing the Chronic Pain Team offers.

The pain team has been excellent helping me to come to terms with my CRPS. They have helped with medication and physiotherapy which was amazing. I was treated with the upmost respect and confidentiality.

I feel that the overall service I received was fantastic. I was treated with a great deal of empathy.

I have found the treatment beneficial and feel I have a much clearer understanding which will help me to manage my pain.

All the staff have an excellent attitude. I have always felt they are trying their hardest to help improve my pain.

The whole team are very supportive and encouraging. Feels like one big happy family.

Thanks for your help and support in aiding me through this hard and difficult time.

Alexander technique has literally changed my life. I feel very lucky to have been offered the sessions and the whole process, and its benefits, have way exceeded my initial expectations.

It has changed my life, allowing me to be positive and see a way I can live with my pain.

The treatment I received was marvellous.

It has helped me be able to speak to someone.