Chronic pain patients ‘terrified’ by proposed service cuts

The Scottish Government insists pain is a priority.

Chronic pain patients have told STV News they’re terrified of losing specialist NHS injections, amid fears services are being cut or dismantled.

The condition affects one in five Scots and is reported more frequently in women.

New Public Health figures show there are more than 5,700 people waiting for a first appointment at a specialist pain clinic.

Around 8% have been waiting for more than a year.

The Scottish Government insists pain is a priority.

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