Bi-weekly support group for anyone dealing with chronic illness or pain. Mondays at 1pm to 3pm at St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck.
Chronic pain is a long standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis. Chronic pain may be ‘on’ and ‘off’ or continuous. It may affect people to the point that they can’t work, eat properly, take part in physical activity, or enjoy life.
People who attend the group often want help with:
• Getting information
• Exploring stress management techniques
• Sharing experiences and learning from each other
• Supporting each other
• Getting advocacy support when trying to access medical support in GP surgeries and hospitals
• Overall having their voice heard.
A huge thanks to NHS – West Yorkshire and Harrogate Charities Fund for funding this group.