Military Veterans and Chronic Pain - The British Pain Society
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- Jun 15, 2022
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The British Pain Society - Patient Voice Survey
As a military veteran with a long standing chronic pain condition, Nick Richardson was recently appointed to “The Patient Voice Committee” (TPVC) of the British Pain Society (BPS). As part of the work of this committee a survey has been designed to help support patients who live with long term pain. The survey aims to better understand the issues associated with an individual “pain patient’s” route into pain clinics, the impact of Covid-19 on their pain and their
ability to access support in the community.
Military Veterans and Chronic Pain – Bespoke Support
Given the work that is done by several charities and private health care providers to support military veterans with chronic pain, would you be able to share the details of this survey as widely as possible amongst both the serving and veteran communities that you support. A short flier is given below that explains the details of the survey. The survey will close on 30 Jun 22:
“Calling all serving personnel and military veterans with chronic pain
Can you Help? - The British Pain Society - Patient Voice Survey
Chronic Pain is an issue that affects both serving personnel and very many in the veteran community. As a result several military charities and other private health care providers offer bespoke pain management support exclusively to military veterans.
Unsurprisingly, chronic pain (in all its forms) is also an issue in the wider community; Several national organisations exist that aim to provide wider help and support to professionals and patients concerned with the treatment and management of chronic pain - The British Pain Society (BPS) is one such organisation. As part of this remit, the British Pain Society has close links to patients and carers, and is supported by a group of lay members and clinicians as “The Patient Voice Committee” (TPVC) of the British Pain Society. This committee has a wide range of members including several military veterans.
We Need Your Help! - Patient Voice Survey
This patient led group aims to “make a difference to the lives of people living with pain and those of their carers” and as part of this work The Patient Voice Committee of the BPS has launched an important Survey about pain patients’ routes into pain clinics, the impact of Covid-19 on their pain and accessing support through pain services, self-management and the use of community pain teams.
Take the Survey:
Take the Survey:
We would really appreciate your support and we ask that you share the Survey with your community especially those living with pain to help us hear their voices, comments and views. The survey will close to responses on 30 Jun 22.
Given the significant numbers of military veterans who live with chronic pain long after they have left the armed forces, their input into this survey is vital to ensure the views of all elements of the wider community are represented; please do complete the survey if you are able!
Further detail concerning the work of the The Patient Voice Committee of the British Pain Society is at the enclosed web link:
Thank you for your support!!!”
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