Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Pain Management

 

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Introduction

We’re sorry to hear that you’re going through a difficult time. This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful. If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.

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Clinical Support

Dorset Pain Management Service

The Dorset Pain Management Service (DPMS) supports individuals with chronic pain, helping improve their quality of life and independence.  It addresses musculoskeletal, neurological, organ-related , and unexplained pain.

They offer a comprehensive range of support and treatments tailored to individual needs.  The Social Prescribing team can help you with a referral.

Phone: 01305 363019 

 

Local Resources to help with pain management

Monthly Peer Support Coffee

Meets on the first Friday on the month at Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington from 10.00-12.00 noon.  Staff from DPMS and Social Prescribing are present to facilitate and support alongside people with lived experience of living with chronic pain.

Phone: 01308 428943

 

Bridport Leisure Centre

Chronic pain management class, Wednesdays 13.15 – 1415.  A gentle class to improve mobility with a specialist instructor.  Book directly with the Centre:

Centre address:  Brewery Fields, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport DT6 5LN

Phone:  01308 427464

 

Yoga for Fibromyalgia, Parkinsons and arthritis/limited mobility  

Inclusive gentle classes. Yellow room, Chapel in the Garden.  Thursdays 11.00am to 12pm noon.  Email Lucy to register:

 

Yoga4Pain

Gentle Yoga with tea, coffee and social support.  Tuesdays 2.00pm to 3.30pm in Uplyme.  Contact Judith for information and to enrol.

Venue Address: Uplyme Scout hall, Rhode Lane, Uplyme, DT7 3TX

Phone: 07973 600382

Tripudio Movement.

Gentle strengthening and low impact aerobic dance set to music with a focus on the fluid systems of the body. Class can be taken seated or standing and emphasise fun.  Classes throughout Bridport and surrounding area.  Please visit the website or contact Social Prescribing for the latest timetable.

Phone: Julia Williams 07734 511287

Flamingo Community and Hydrotherapy Pool.

A regular 25m swimming pool plus a 6 sqm hydrotherapy pool with hoist and wide shallow steps.  Regular swimming sessions and the hydrotherapy pool is bookable in 1 hour slots.

Phone: 01297 358000

Venue address: Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5AZ

Live Well with Pain

Accredited by the Personalised Care Institute this website offers lots of resources, top tips and self help programmes to support you in managing your pain.  The Ten Footsteps to Living Well with Pain’ is a step-by-step online guide which is always available via the website.

 

Further Information

While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.

If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.