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Pain in Parliament
Patrick Hall MP, Early Day Motion, June 2007
“This House welcomes the Chronic Pain Policy Coalition report; applauds
its efforts in bringing together leading patient groups, major
professional organisations, key parliamentarians and large United
Kingdom employers to share good ideas and best practice; notes the
shocking evidence that 7.8 million people in the UK live with chronic
pain; further notes that around half of these also develop depression
and go on to lose their jobs; supports the Fifth Vital Sign campaign
asking that pain be routinely assessed alongside blood pressure, pulse,
respiration and temperature; and urges the Government to consider the
Five Point Pain Manifesto as an appropriate, forward-looking and
cost-effective approach to dealing with this silent epidemic.”
Full details
Malcolm Moss MP, Westminster Hall Debate, June 2006
“Chronic pain affects one in seven people in every parliamentary constituency throughout the United Kingdom. Inadequately managed, conditions associated with pain can have a devastating impact on the quality of life of individuals and their families.”
“Inadequate assessment and treatment of pain should be replaced by early recognition of the problem; listening to the real needs of the patient; education and more education at all levels of the health service; funding for high-quality clinical and scientific research; and adequate provision of specialist services in both primary and secondary care.”
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Paul Burstow MP, Adjournment Debate, June 2000
“My interest in the subject of pain management was first aroused by correspondence from constituents - people writing with concerns and complaints about the fact that they were having difficulty securing access to services locally, and in particular that they were waiting a considerable time.”
“I hope to encourage the Minister to consider pain management, particularly the management of back pain, as a candidate for development and investment as part of the Government's NHS modernisation programme. I believe that investment in pain management services would substantial dividends for individuals, their families, their employers and society as a whole.”
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Parliamentary Questions
An archive of Parliamentary
Questions related to chronic pain for Westminster is available
here.
Questions in the Scottish Parliament are available
here.
Events
Chronic Pain Policy Coalition PAIN: THE 5TH VITAL SIGN
Report Launch
Official Report
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Date:
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20 June 2006
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Speakers:
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Neil Betteridge, National Patient and Public Champion & Chief
Executive, Arthritis Care
Harry Cayton, National Director for Patients and the Public
Dr Beverly Collett, Vice Chair
Baroness Rennie Fritchie, Chair
Patrick Hall MP
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Dining Room A, House of Commons, Palace of Westminster |
Chronic Pain Policy Coalition Parliamentary Launch
Official Report
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Date:
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14 June 2006
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Speakers:
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Baroness Rennie Fritchie, Chair
Dr Beverly Collett, Vice Chair
Dr Bill Gunnyeon, Director: Health, Work and Wellbeing, Department for Work and Pensions
Patrick Hall MP
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Venue:
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Attlee Suite, House of Commons, Palace of Westminster
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The British Pain Society Parliamentary Reception
Press Release
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Date:
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18th October 2005
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Speakers:
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Mr Barry Sheerman MP
Professor Al Aynsley Green, National Clinical Director for Children, Department of Health
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Venue:
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Strangers Dining Room, Palace of Westminster
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Chronic Pain and Primary Care
Official Report
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Date:
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10th November 2004
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Speakers:
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Dr Ceri Phillips, Reader in Health Economics, University of Wales
Dr Clare Gerada, Director, National Clinical Governance Support Team, GP Advisor to the Department of Health
Dr Martin Johnson, General Practitioner with a special interest in pain
David Pink, Chief Executive, Long-term Medical Conditions Alliance
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Venue:
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MacMillan Room, Portcullis House, Palace of Westminster
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Chronic Pain - The Silent Epidemic?
Minutes and Summary
Attendees
Agenda
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Date:
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11th June 2003
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Speakers:
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Dr. Beverly Collett, President, British Pain Society
Dr. Jack Tinker, Emeritus Dean, Royal Society of Medicine
Dr Graham Archard, Chairman of the Pain Management Group, RCGP
Dr. Ceri Phillips, Health Economist, University of Wales
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Venue:
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MacMillan Room, Portcullis House, Palace of Westminster
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From top:
Patrick Hall MP, Malcolm
Moss MP, Patrick Hall MP, Paul Burstow MP, Sir George Young MP, Andrew Lansley MP, Jean Gaffin, Barry Sheerman MP, Baroness Cumberlege, Professor Al Aynsley Green, Baroness Masham, Barry Sheerman MP.
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