Library books provide help for people living with chronic pain
TUESDAY, 30 JANUARY, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. PHOTO ATTACHED LEFT TO RIGHT OF LESLEY MARR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER LIBRARIES, CUSTOMER AND CULTURE, RECEIVING BOOKS FOR THE ANGUS LIBRARIES FROM RHONA GUILD
Library books provide help for people living with chronic pain
Chronic pain is one of the most common long term conditions affecting the population. Thanks to support from Tayside Health Fund, the charity for NHS Tayside, education and support is now available in libraries across Tayside, including mobile libraries.
Chronic pain is defined as a pain that has lasted longer than three months after the usual recovery period for an illness or injury. Chronic pain can be felt in a specific part of the body or throughout the body. The pain may be continuous or occasional and may feel worse some days than others.
Rhona Guild, Long Term Conditions Lead in Angus said, “This funding from Tayside Health Fund has allowed us to purchase more resources following the success of chronic pain resources which were donated to all libraries in 2015.
“We are delighted to be able to further extend the range of chronic pain books available in libraries across Tayside. These resources, recommended by local specialists in chronic pain management, aim to provide people with reliable and practical information to help them live well with chronic pain.
“We chose to extend the range after feedback from libraries that although the first set of books were being well used, the range was relatively small which limited choice for people. Increasing the number of books available should also make the collection more eye-catching for those browsing the health related information.
“Living with chronic pain impacts on people in different ways and for some it can impact greatly on relationships, activities and mood. For that reason, medical treatment, including medication, is only part of the support available to people to manage their pain well. These books will support people with self-management techniques and information on how to live healthily.
“We hope that the books will be of particular help to those without internet access. For those who prefer online resources, we would recommend Pain Association Scotland www.chronicpaininfo.org and Pain Concern www.painconcern.org.uk”
Contact:
Gaynyr Dickson
NHS Tayside Communications
01382 424138
