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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

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

Resources are updated regularly:
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.
Latest Feedback

“I found the group really helpful and am already using the relaxation to good effect”.

Sleep Webinar participant, January 2025

“I am very grateful to the Pain Service and Thank goodness for you all. You have helped enormously"

- Patient – October 2024

“I don’t feel I’m fighting this alone anymore’ ‘the group was brilliant, it gave me the information I needed to understand what Fibromyalgia is and what is happening in my body. I don’t doubt it anymore. Now I can speak up for myself and cope with it better.”

- Fibromyalgia Pain Management Participant, September 2024

The Dorset Self-Management Service
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.
LiveWell Dorset
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.
Flippinpain
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
Create your online account
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

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, 10.30am-12.30pm, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN
- Sherborne date to be added soon
  
  Please note Coffee mornings for Sherborne are currently on hold.
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Welcome to the Dorset Pain Management Service