New NICE Chronic Pain Assessment 07 April 2021 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a new report on chronic pain, recommending a shift away from prescribing pain-relief medication. The report recommends physical exercise, psychological support, and acupuncture for pain-relief, as first level approaches. Wendy Holden, Consultant Rheumatologist and Arthritis Action Medical Adviser, said: “It’s very…
NHS Personalised Care plans revealed 01 February 2019 Arthritis Action welcomes a report outlining the NHS’s new Personalised Care Plan. The plan aims to benefit up to 2.5 million people by 2024, giving them the same choice and control over their mental and physical health that they have come to expect in every other aspect of their life. Developed by…
