Chronic Pain
Affa sair
Affa Sair is a charity based in Forres, for chronic pain sufferers. They are part of the Scottish Government's new Chronic Pain Framework along with Pain Association, Pain Concern and the Health and Social Care Alliance. Affa sair has a very good relationship with NHS Grampian Pain Services and Scottish Universities. They now have over 700 members.
Moray HandyPerson Services
Moray HandyPerson Services aims to help you stay safe and independent in your own home – to do small jobs, such as changing a light bulb, fitting draught excluders, fitting curtain rails, replacing toilet seats, hanging curtains, assembling flat-packs, etc. Also offers: a toenail trimming service; de-cluttering; help with shopping or pet care if you are unwell or just out of hospital.
01343 559739
Moray Hydrotherapy Pool
Moray Hydrotherapy Pool re-opened on 18th October, 2021. It is fully wheelchair accessible and has hoist facilities for disabled users. Sessions can be booked directly, with no need for GP referral, and have benefits for a wide range of conditions including arthritis, muscular dystrophy, MS, cerebral palsy, autism, as well as victims of strokes or accidents and pre & post-surgery patients as well as sports and work related injuries.
01309 672984
Care equipment and adapting your home
If you’re elderly, disabled or have a long term health condition and want help to live safely and independently in your home, using equipment, technology or making adaptations to your home may be a good option for you.
This could include: getting equipment, like shower rails, adapting your home by installing a ramp or widening the doors, using everyday technology like computers or tablets to keep in touch with friends and family, or do your shopping online. Care Information Scotland can advise
0800 011 3200
My Live Well with Pain
My Live Well with Pain is completely free to use, and is full of trusted techniques that people with persistent pain have found useful, in helping them to get on with their lives and live well with pain.
Pain Concern
Pain Concern is a charity working to support and inform people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals.We believe that pain is best faced together by the ‘Pain Community’ of people with pain, their family, supporters and healthcare professionals.
0300 123 0789
Pain Association Scotland
The Association is unique in having pioneered the development and delivery of self-management training for those burdened with Chronic Pain. Its courses are designed specifically to target those in the community who are affected by Long Term (Chronic Painful) Conditions. The Association’s overall aim is to improve the quality of life for chronic pain sufferers by supporting and empowering them to live independently in the community.
0800 783 6059