Share your views on Pain Management Services in Lincolnshire

The pain management service helps people with long-term pain by offering support that addresses both physical and emotional aspects in their community. 

Patients are usually referred by their GP after experiencing ongoing pain that hasn’t been resolved.

The services are provided by community pain teams including pain consultants, specialist physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, nurse specialists, occupational therapists, CBT therapists, GP’s and pharmacists. They all specialise in persistent/chronic pain and work closely as a team to support people living with pain. 

When someone gets referred to the service, a member of the pain team will carry out an assessment with them. This may be over the telephone, by video or face-to-face. Occasionally, it might involve a physical examination or the person might be asked to fill in some questionnaires. Towards the end of the assessment, the clinician will agree a plan with them. 

Occasionally, it might be better if someone is seen in a different service. If this is the case, the patient will be referred onto the appropriate care – either directly, of through their GP. 

The focus of the pain management service is to help patients find ways to manage their pain. The service also aims to help people lead a better quality of life. It also focuses on supporting people to start doing more of what matters to them without making the pain worse and to manage flare-ups. Patients are also offered support to help them manage the emotional impact of living with pain. The services include pain management programmes, medication reviews and evidence-based interventions, when appropriate.

What is this survey about?

We are reviewing this pain management service to ensure it is commissioned based on clinical evidence for treatment and provides the services our communities need.

Share your experiences and views of pain management services in Lincolnshire to help shape how they are delivered in the future. Even if you haven’t used these services before, we would still like to hear your thoughts. 

Please complete the survey by 1 July 2025.

Contact us for more information

If you would prefer to speak to a member of our team about your experiences or you need support in completing the survey, please contact the Engagement Team via:

• Email: licb.involveus@nhs.net

We can also provide the survey in alternative formats, languages, or with the services of an interpreter.

Confidentiality

Your responses will be confidential and handled in line with the Data Protection Act 2018. The feedback you provide will be received by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board and will be used to inform service improvements. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.