Earlier in 2022, the Scottish Government unveiled £240,000 in funding for services which provide help for those with chronic pain.
The funds were assigned in order to increase pain management services for 13 projects funded by the Scottish Government across Health Boards, third-sector and other partners to help administer improved healthcare for services such as the bladder and pelvic pain management programme and support for chronic hip, knee and back pain.
Approximately 20% of people living in Scotland have chronic pain, but many may be unaware that they could be eligible for extra financial assistance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) via Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Attendance Allowance.
