Chronic Pain Self Management Team (CPSMT)

Medical management of chronic pain can be successful. However, for some patients, the benefits of medical help can be limited. In situations like this, people can be offered support to help them cope with living with chronic pain. The Chronic Pain Self Management Team aim to work with people to:

• improve ability to manage pain and related problems
• increase levels of physical activity
• use medication effectively
• improve mood and reduce worries about activity and pain
• achieve goals and return to daily activities

Referral to the Chronic Pain Self Management Team is via GP,  Medical Consultant or  Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners only.  Referrers will need to ensure that medical management has been optimised prior to referral to the Chronic Pain Self Management Team.  Please see the Chronic Pain Self Management Team referrer leaflet.

Referrals to the Chronic Pain Self Management Team must include information regarding:

• comprehensive pain history
• previous treatments and their outcome
• current and past pharmacology
• relevant past medical history
• Social and occupational impact of pain
• Patient’s expectations / objectives for intervention

Referrals that do not contain this information cannot be accepted.

GP referrals can be made via ERS

Referrals from other departments within St George’s Hospital can be via Powerchart Orders.

Referrals from other sources must be made via letter and sent via email to CPSMT@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Once we have accepted a referral, we will offer an appointment in one of our clinics.  This will be our  Introduction Session, Review Clinic or Clinical Psychology Assessment for Neuromodulation. Click on the clinic to see more details or use the menu at the side of the screen to find the CPSMT clinic you would like to find out more about.