About us

PAIN SUPPORT JERSEY IS A SMALL CHARITY MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE

OUR PATRON
Dr Karen Kyd, the wife of the Lieutenant Governor, his Excellency Rear Admiral Jerry Kyd is patron of Pain Support Jersey.
OUR MISSION

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 Management Centre at Overdale Hospital.

We are a non-profit organisation (NPO No 0732).

Member of the Association of Jersey Charities No 370

Chairman: Dr Chad Taylor

 

HOW IT ALL STARTED

History of the charity

 

 

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

Educational talks

Social events

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WHO CAN BENEFIT

Anyone who has persistent pain, which is pain which 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 limited mobility 

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 three times a week at the hospital pool but spaces are limited to those who have been 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: Sea Swimming Group - 'The Chilly Dippers' 10.30 From Easter to Christmas. (weather permitting)

Friday: Millbrook Park 10-10.45 or 11-11.45 Meet at the Bandstand - Gentle exercise session

  

FEES

Membership costs just £20 p/a. (we have reduced the cost of membership for 2023.)

 

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

View our contact details


Visit our Facebook page on painsupportjerseycharity

Documents for Download

Membership Form 

NEWSLETTERS

 

 

3 Oct 2023 Exercise session Millbrook Park

10:00am - 03 October

Gentle exercise with Mike & Orla

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2023 Anonymous Donation buys PSJ aprons

22 July, 2023

A huge thank you for the anonymous donation which enabled the charity to buy new aprons …

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