PAIN: EQUALITY OF CARE AND SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY (PEACS)

This project aims to co-develop and test a bio-psycho-social approach in primary care to caring for people living with chronic pain. This approach will include screening, GP consultation and support from a mental health practitioner and the voluntary care sector. Chronic pain is one of the most common long-term conditions in England, as well as locally in Lambeth. Research suggests that chronic pain is more prevalent among people with Black backgrounds. There are also a range of factors that contribute to inequalities of patient experience, access and health outcomes for this population. Effort will go into outreach and engagement with people from Black communities to co-develop the approach. Programme development will start in late 2021, with an aim to start using the digital platform in March 2022.