TV and radio presenter Kirsty Young has spoken out about her ongoing struggle with chronic pain, on Radio 4’s Today programme.
As part of the programme, Today presenter Emma Barnett interviewed Dr Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs. Emma was keen to know what was available for people other than opioids, which are increasingly recognised as being potentially harmful.
Dr Hawthorne highlighted that a number of services have emerged, particularly recommending Live Well with Pain, An inititative led by Wolfson Fellow and Pain Academy Lead Professor Paul Chazot, which she described as ‘a fantastic service.’
As Dr Hawthorne explained, Live Well with Pain’s website has a wealth of resources both for people with pain and the healthcare professionals who support them.
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