Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced additional funding of £240,000 for services which help people living with chronic pain.
The money was allocated to expand pain management services for 13 Scottish Government-funded projects across Health Boards, third-sector and other partners to deliver enhanced care for a range of services including the bladder and pelvic pain management programme and support for chronic hip, knee and back pain.
One in five people in Scotland are living with chronic pain and many may not be aware that their condition could also entitle them to additional financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) either through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Attendance Allowance.
