I’ve just had an email from Bronwen Kelly at PMH answering some of my questions regarding the new pain service at PMH. Here’s a summary of where it’s up to. Thank you Bronwen, I appreciate this useful update. Q. Where is the PMH Pain Service planning up to? A. The first paediatric complex pain service […]
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PMH Pain Service To Start This Month
As far as I can work out, the new PMH Pain Service will open a first clinic this month. I’ve only heard this indirectly as there is sadly no information available from PMH itself. There are several important pieces of information parents are interested in. I’ll list them here; – the name of the Pain […]
PMH – Important Questions Parents Are Asking About The New Pain Service
It’s five months since the announcement that PMH would be funded to establish a Pain Service. I’ve been waiting to hear news about when the service is likely to commence. It’s hard to be patient when you know that the absence of this clinic represents real suffering for a very vulnerable group. It’s not just […]
PMH – How Pain Services Can Be Even Better for Young People in WA
Elizabeth Benton is a psychologist specialising in working with young people who live with persistent pain. She is Director of the new Remedy Pain Centre in Fremantle. In this interview she speaks to Julia Sutton about the missing element in pain services for WA children and younger adults, the Remedy Pain Centre and the changing focus […]
Be The Boss of Your Pain – A Book For Children
I’ve just been recommended this resource, Be the Boss of Your Pain. It teaches children to manage and relieve the pain of common headaches and stomach aches, as well as pain related to injuries and illness. The book covers self-care skills including belly breathing, positive self-talk and aromatherapy. It’s in a softcover book, 64 pages, […]
What Makes Something Better is Connection
If things are tough in your family I’m sure you’ve been on the end of some well meaning comments. “At least you know what you’re dealing with.” “At least you’ve got two other children who are well.” “At least your kid isn’t dying like some others are.” Have you noticed how flat these comments can […]
No More Delay For PMH Chronic Pain Service – Let’s Make It Happen Now
Hi Friends and Fellow Campaigners for Improved Pain Services at PMH, I have good news and an urgent request for your continued support. PMH have confirmed this to me in an email. “The WA Government has pledged $600,000 over the next four years to establish a chronic pain service, as part of a multi-million dollar […]
New Chronic Pain Service Announced For PMH
The first step toward the dedicated pain unit at PMH appears to have been taken. In the last weeks the State Government has responded to calls from parents and the medical community for improved pain services at PMH with an allocation of funds. Here is what has been confirmed so far: “The WA Government has […]
Kids Overcoming Pain Education Programme – Perth 2013
Jane Muirhead is a Perth Occupational Therapist from EASpain, Education & Support for Pain. Jane is Project Leader for a new initiative called “Kids’ Overcoming Pain Education (KOPE)” Programme, a pilot study funded by Telethon7 and being hosted through Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA, with research being conducted by Curtin University. I asked Jane to explain […]
Pain Week Events in Perth This July
The Pain Sucks Campaign Chronic pain is no fun, but a campaign by Pain Information Initiative (Pi2) is aiming to sweeten the message a little. Look out for the “Pain Sucks” lollipops in venues around Perth and follow the ribbons to their Facebook page for more information – www.facebook.com/PainInformationInitiative. Pain Week Events in Perth This July […]