Northumberland Joint Musculoskeletal and Pain Service

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NRAS have been asked to make you aware of the following opportunity to give feedback to help shape the future of a new musculoskeletal (MSK) and pain service in Northumberland. Please only answer this survey if you live in or access rheumatology/pain services in Northumberland.

NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG), the organisation responsible for planning and buying healthcare in Northumberland, is looking to develop a new musculoskeletal (MSK) and pain service in the county. The aim is to provide a service that will improve access for patients and provide an opportunity to choose care based on a patient’s desired outcomes and personal preferences.

To ensure the new service is centred on people’s needs the CCG is carrying out some clinical and patient engagement activity. The patient engagement includes a short survey to gain the views of patients who have ever suffered from the following conditions:

∙ Back pain

∙ Osteoarthritis

∙ Rheumatoid arthritis

∙ Osteoporosis

∙ Fibromyalgia

∙ Neck pain

∙ Ligament injuries

∙ Sprains and strains

∙ Over-use injuries

∙ Chronic pain management, or

∙ Another MSK related condition

A copy of the survey can be found here: northumberlandccg.nhs.uk/ge... and patients have until 28 October to complete it.

The results of the survey will be used to help the CCG find out about current Northumberland patient experiences of services to support people with musculoskeletal conditions or are in pain and what needs to improve.

Should you have any queries please contact Audrey Barton, engagement manager on 01670 335198 or email [e-mail].