Dorset Pain Management Service

Dorset HealthCare University Foundation NHS Trust
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  • Connections and Samaritans

    Pain is really hard to live with. If things get too difficult - contact -

    Connections - 24/7 helpline. Dorset residents or people visiting Dorset - call 0800 652 0190 Samaritans - Call 116123 if you need someone to talk to. Website - www.samaritans.org/

  • Latest Support & Guidance imageLatest Support & Guidance

    In managing your pain below is the latest information and support resources.

    Resources are updated regularly:

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      EXCITING NEWS - Free Movement and breath sessions at the Lighthouse

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    • Explain Pain by Stewart Maybery, Physiotherapist
    • Local Dorset sports & social activities
    • Making decisions to help you live well with chronic primary pain
    • Wellbeing of Women
    • Do I need an x-ray or a scan
  • Welcome to the Dorset Pain Management Service

    In the service you will learn new skills to help manage your pain. But you won’t be doing this alone - we’re all here, walking the walk with you.

    • About the pain service image About the pain service
    • The Four Pillars of Pain Management image The Four Pillars of Pain Management
    • Relationships icon Pain Management Programmes
    • Top tips icon Audio, Video and Further Resources
    • Groups icon Meet the team
    • Clinician icon Information for GPs and healthcare professionals
  • Latest Feedback

    “Its been amazing and it’s like I’m not alone anymore in my thoughts, feelings and pain levels. That has been a big eye opener and comfort to know I’m not alone.”

    - Supported Virtual Pain Management Participant, November 2025

     

    “I am so unbelievably grateful for all the help the DPMS has given me – it’s been quite a journey, but I no longer despair or feel the need to escape myself”

    -  Patient, September 2025

     

    “Thank you for sorting this group out for letting us have a space for us to talk about things being open and vulnerable and it felt really safe providing us with new techniques. I never thought something like this could be possible so just thank you from the bottom of my heart it’s been a lovely last few Fridays.”

    - Supported Virtual Pelvic Pain Management Participant, July 2025

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    The Dorset Self-Management Service

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    In addition to the support we at the pain service provide, The Dorset Self-Management Service offer a FREE NHS service for people with long- term health conditions and carers to feel more confident self-managing on a day-to-day basis.


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    LiveWell Dorset

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    You can also make use of LiveWell Dorset. They are here for your health and wellbeing and will guide you to a healthier lifestyle through FREE advice and coaching. 


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    Flippinpain

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    The Flippin’ Pain site a site with a campaign of changing the way we think about, talk about and treat persistent pain. It has a selection of messages and resources co-created by people with persistent pain, healthcare professionals, pain scientists and communications.


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  • PIFU to see a Consultant

  • Enrol on Self-Directed PMP

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  • Request Online Platform access

    Our online service provides the opportunity to:
    ​Create your own Library of resources.
    Set goals for yourself.
    Join conversations in our online community.
    ...and more

  • Regular support groups imageRegular support groups

    New dates to be added soon

    • Dorchester - Fourth Friday of each month click for more information

      The Poet Laureate, 5 Pummery Square, Poundbury - from 11am .

    • Poole - Last Thursday of each month click for more information

      The Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG - From 11am

    • Bournemouth - First Thursday of each month click for more information

      The Café, Citygate Church, 138A Holdenhurt Road, BH8 8AS, From 11am

    • Wimborne - Second Thursday of each month click for more information

      Café at the Allendale, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1AS 11.00am-13.00pm 

    • Bridport - First Friday of each month click for more information

      Bridport Medical Centre, 10.00am-12.00pm, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN

    • Christchurch - Second Tuesday of each month click for more information

      The Emporium, Bridge Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DY. 10am – 12pm.

  • Contact us imageContact us

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  • Got a question about managing pain? imageGot a question about managing pain?

  • Support Groups imageSupport Groups

  • Appointment changes due to Coronavirus COVID-19

To help you reach the right team more quickly, please call us on 01202 646000 and select the option for the team you need to speak to
You can email the service at dhc.dorset.cps@nhs.net
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