NHS Next Stage Review

CPPC calls for a national framework in England to help millions suffering from long-term chronic pain

Lord Darzi's final report, 'High Quality Care For All' was launched on Monday 30th June. The report follows a year long review of the NHS involving clinicians, staff, public and patients.

While the Chronic Pain Policy Coalition has welcomed the reports emphasis on quality of care and patient empowerment, we are concerned that report will signal a valuable lost opportunity to make a really positive impact on the quality of services available to those patients living with chronic pain.

"Lord Darzi's proposals on the future of the NHS could pave the way for significant change in healthcare in this country but the CPPC strongly urges Government to adopt a national chronic pain framework for England to help the many millions of people who are suffering from this silent epidemic. England should not be allowed to fall further behind Wales or Scotland who already recognise that we need to try and ensure that those who need treatment can access it regardless of where they live."  - Dr Beverly Collett, Chair

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