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About Us
We support those disabled with chronic pain within Plymouth and surrounding areas. We run pain cafes to connect people, provide peer support and give people skills to self manage their chronic pain condition.
Each session runs for 2 hours and involves small groups of up to 15 people who are supported by one or more pain coaches. The coaches have lived experience and manage chronic pain. They facilitate the sessions by providing expertise and resources to help you with everyday life. We encourage exercise as part of lifestyle improvement and we can give you lots of advice around key areas such as sleep management.
Chronic Pain Coaching are part of a Plymouth NHS pilot programme aiming to deprescribe people from opioid medication and the Directors themselves now manage their pain levels without medication.
“Julie and Sean were really knowledgeable and engaging.”
Kathryn
“I loved the input and the sessions.”
Jeannette
FAQ
When is your next pain cafe?
Wolseley Community Hub, North Prospect 5th August, 11am - 1pm
Rees Centre, Plympton 6th August 1 - 3pm
William Sutton Memorial Hall, St Budeaux 11th July 11am-1pm
Four Greens Community Trust, Whitleigh 17th July 11am-1pm
Ernest English House, Plymouth City Centre 11.30am-1.30pm
The Watermark, Ivybridge. 19th July, 11am-1pm
The William and Patricia Venton Centre, Mount Gould. 9.30-11.30am
Dean's Cross Cricket Club, Plymstock 11am-1pm
William Sutton Village Hall, Eggbuckland 31st July 1.15-3.15pm
Do I need to book a place?
Currently we have some spaces available in the cafes. We are starting to book through Eventbrite but please do contact us if this shows as no more tickets available.
What pain management principles do you follow?
We use the Ten Footsteps programme as a basis for discussion but we are also guided by participant experiences. We also review current literature and research to bring the best experience possible.
How much does it cost to attend?
The cafe is free for participants. We are supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and refreshments are kindly provided by the local Co-operatives. However, to make the cafes sustainable we would appreciate donations towards costs (pay what you can afford).
How do I know this is going to work?
We teach you the self management skills used on many pain management programmes. Sean has been part of the team setting up pain cafes in Cornwall www.pain.cafe and data has shown 100% of participants feel more capable of managing their pain themselves.
Contact us
Plymouth
Phone: 07872614419
Email: julie@thepaincoach.co.uk
sean@thepaincoach.co.uk