FOI_8525

Internal Reference Number: FOI_8525

Date Request Received: 19/03/2025 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 07/04/2025 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Provision of services for women with a diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in England

Request Category: Companies


Question Number 1: Subject- request for information on the provision of services for women with a diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in England Reason for request- This information is being collected across the UK to build a picture of the services available for women with CPP. It will be collated on the Pelvic Pain Support Network website. Does the Trust have a chronic pelvic pain clinic? (yes,no)

Answer To Question 1: No.

Question Number 2: If yes- which specialities are involved? i.e. GP, radiology, gynaecology, urogynaecology, pain management, physiotherapy, gastroenterology, psychology?

Answer To Question 2: N/A.

Question Number 3: If no- what service/pathway is available for women with chronic pelvic pain?

Answer To Question 3: Referral to the Chronic Pain Team

Question Number 4: What is the current referral time for patients to access this clinic and how many patients in total are waiting to access this service?

Answer To Question 4: Current wait for the chronic pain team averages 146 days from referral.

Question Number 5: How many patients are currently under the care of this clinic?

Answer To Question 5: N/A as no clinic

Question Number 6: How many appointments per year does this clinic utilise?

Answer To Question 6: Consultant clinics have 12 slots a week. No data for number of therapy slots a week for chronic pain as therapists fit chronic pain follow ups amongst other caseloads.

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