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
    • IASP Webinar: Why, what and how of nutrition for people experiencing chronic pain
    • Wellbeing of Women

  • 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

    “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

     

    “The course was absolutely great, I am managing much better now and am grateful to all”

    -  Supported Virtual Pain Management Participant, April 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

    • Sherborne date to be added soon

      Please note Coffee mornings for Sherborne are currently on hold. 

  • 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

For assistance call 01305 363019 or email dhc.dorset.cps@nhs.net
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