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 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
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
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