West London

Managing Pain

Pain can affect many aspects of life during serious illness, but there are ways to manage it. Information for patients and carers on understanding different types of pain and pain relief plus common worries about painkillers is included here. 

Pain Help and Support Services in West London

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Help and Support
21st July 2025

Prescribing ahead: information for patients and carers

Understanding the injections that you have been asked to keep at home.  Advice from a senior palliative physician

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12th December 2024

Painkillers: Information for patients and carers

Good pain relief is crucial. It can help people to eat, drink and feel they have a reason to live

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