NHS England South West have launched a new patient story - Sean’s Story as a short film. ‘Sean’s Story’ tells the story of Sean Jennings from Cornwall who had a hernia operation 25 years ago and ended up suffering chronic pain. For many years Sean was taking opioids which caused a range of side effects and did not alleviate his pain. The film shows how long-term use of high-dose opioid prescribing had a devastating impact on his quality of life and how subsequent non-drug therapy has been life changing for Sean. Sean now manages his pain without medication.
The film aims to encourage and inspire patients with chronic pain to seek alternatives to prescription opioids to help deal with their condition. Practices are being asked to consider displaying this film on their website and waiting room screens.
The patient version is available here.
The film and links to other resources are published can be found on the NHS England South West website.
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