PAIN SUPPORT JERSEY IS A SMALL CHARITY MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE
Guide people in pain and promote the understanding of pain in the community.
WHO WE ARE
Pain Support Jersey is a charity run by and for persistent pain sufferers, offering practical help friendship and encouragement.
Our sessions are led by pain specialists from the Pain Service at Edith Quenault Health & Wellbeing Centre
We are a non-profit organisation (NPO No 0732)
Member of the Association of Jersey Charities No 370
Jersey Charity Commissioner - Registered Charity No 8
OUR TRUSTEES
Chairman: Dr Chad Taylor
Vice Chair: Jennie Langlois
Secretary: Sandra Burt
Treasurer: Becky Sprent
Additional Committee Members
Heidi Crossley
Sue Le Marchand
Abi Taylor
Rosy O'Doherty
OUR CHARITY ADMINISTRATOR & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Kate Kelly
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Our gentle exercise sessions are now on YouTube
Why not join in?
Gentle exercise for flare ups.
Guide to Managing Persistent Pain at Home
WHAT WE DO
Gentle exercise
Mindfulness
Hydrotherapy & Sea Swimming
Vocational activities
Choral Singing
Craft Group
Educational talks
Social events
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WHO CAN BENEFIT
Anyone who has persistent pain, which is pain that has lasted for more than three months.
It may stem from arthritis, fibromyalgia, surgery, injuries and many other causes.
You don’t need a referral from your doctor but we do recommend that you seek medical advice before joining in the physical activities.
WHERE WE MEET
Tuesday: Millbrook Park 10-10.45 or 11-11.45 Meet at the Bandstand - Gentle exercise session
Tuesday: St Clement's Parish Hall 10-10.30 - seated exercise session for those with reduced mobility
Tuesday: St Clement's Parish Hall 11-12 - Craft and Chat group, all members welcome
First Tuesday of the month Oct - May - PSJ Cafe at St Clement's Parish Hall 10-12.30pm Pop in for a chat and a cuppa!
Hydrotherapy sessions are offered twice a week at the hospital pool but spaces are limited to those who have been pre-approved by the Pain Clinic and must be pre-booked with the hospital. Please call on Tuesday mornings after 9am to book a place. Tel: 442065
Thursday: St Brelade's Bay Sea Swimming Group - 'The Chilly Dippers' 10.30 (weather permitting)
Friday: Millbrook Park 10-10.45 or 11-11.45 Meet at the Bandstand - Gentle exercise session
FEES
Membership costs just £25 p/a.
All exercise sessions, courses and activities are FREE for members (excludes meals and refreshments at social events.)
Please get in touch by phone, email, the website or post
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