Coronavirus – COVID-19

Our Stance

At Pain Association Scotland we realise that everyone will naturally continue to be concerned about Coronavirus (COVID-19) despite the easing of some of the restrictions.

 As a responsible charity working in the health field we want to continue to provide the best service possible whilst taking in to account guidance from the NHS and the Scottish Government.  In this way we hope to ensure good public health as we continue to deliver our work.

 As the majority of the restrictions continue to ease, we continue to balance the needs of people who use the service with public health advice and guidance.  Whilst many of us are beginning to enjoy the various relaxation of rules, there are many who are still rather anxious to gather in a group setting in a public place. 

Recent Updates

Following the easing of restrictions in 2022, we have been re-starting many of the local groups in a face-to-face setting.

As the majority of the restrictions continue to ease, we continue to balance the needs of people who use the service with public health advice and guidance.  Whilst many of us are beginning to enjoy the various relaxation of rules, there are many who are still rather anxious to gather in a group setting in a public place or indeed those who are at higher risk of contracting the virus such as those with weakened immune systems and we therefore must remain respectful of this.

For all those who are attending the group meetings or self-management courses in a face-to-face setting, can we ask you to be mindful of the current guidance on NHS Inform - https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19 around staying at home if you feel unwell or have tested positive.  This helps ensure our service users and staff remain safe.

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

If you have any queries regarding this please do not hesitate to contact us on 01738 629503

Important

We will also explore and offer other ways to support people which could include email and telephone support for those who are unable to join or not comfortable joining via video conference – please just ask by contacting us on 0800 783 6059.

Remember you can also visit our website – www.painassociation.co.uk to access a wide range of resources to help you.  This includes free to access relaxation sessions as we appreciate there is a lot of fear and anxiety at the moment. There is also additional support via our blog and Instagram page for anyone to access.  Remember you can send the website link for your friends and family to access too.

 All our updates are advised via Twitter and the website - @PainAssocScot and www.painassociation.co.uk

Guidance

Please read the link to Government advice https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19#overview for further information to support you in your day-to-day living.   You may of course need to contact your local medical services or use https://www.nhsinform.scot/.

 We will continue to update this document on the website and Twitter as the situation develops.  If you have any queries about group meetings and courses please either e-mail info@painassociation.com or call the office on 0800 783 6059.

 Hopefully if we all do our bit things will settle and we can get back to normal again.  As we always urge, please take care of yourself and thank you for your understanding and support during this time.

 I would also like to thank the staff at Pain Association Scotland and our partners in the NHS and Health and Social Care for all their hard work and immense dedication during these challenging times.

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