The Chronic Pain CAD is designed to provide holistic support for individuals living with chronic pain by bringing together clinical services, community organisations, and peer support in one accessible setting. Its primary aim is to empower attendees through “What Matters to You” conversations, enabling them to share their priorities and access tailored information and resources. The CAD focuses on improving knowledge, confidence in self-management, and emotional wellbeing, while reducing isolation by fostering peer connections. By integrating health professionals with voluntary sector partners and lived experience groups, the Chronic Pain CAD seeks to create a collaborative environment that promotes person-centred care, supports behavioural change, and enhances overall quality of life for those affected by chronic pain.

Who are the Chronic Pain Community Appointment Days Aimed At?

Chronic Pain Community Appointment Days are designed to support a wide range of people affected by Chronic Pain, either directly or indirectly. They are primarily aimed at:

• Individuals living with chronic pain – whether newly diagnosed or managing long-term conditions, providing access to information, resources and holistic support.
• Family members and carers – recognising the vital role they play and offering guidance, emotional support and practice advice to help them care effectively while maintaining their own wellbeing.
• People currently on the waiting list for the Chronic Pain Management Team – helping them “wait well” by offering strategies, education and community connections during their waiting period.

When are the next Chronic Pain Community Appointment Days?

Tuesday 17th February, 2026 – 10.00 – 4.00pm – Aberdeen Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub, Bon Accord Centre

Tuesday 16th June, 2026 – 10.00 – 4.00pm – Aberdeen Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub, Bon Accord Centre

What can you expect when you attend a Community Appointment Day?

• What Matters to you conversation: After you check in a member of the team will collect you and ask you a series of questions to help the team understand “What matters to you”. This information will help the member of staff signpost you to professionals & organisations relevant to support you in the areas that matter most to you.
• Pain Management Team Talk: You will attend a talk with the Chronic Pain Management Team for an education session around the impact of pain, pacing & movement, the impact on your mental health & wellbeing and medication.
• Market Stalls: You will then have the opportunity to visit a range of stalls providing advice, guidance and information to support you wider health & wellbeing.
• Peer Support – Pain Café: There will be an opportunity to speak to other people living with Chronic Pain for peer support & an opportunity to provide some feedback on the day.

How do I book to attend the CAD?

There are various ways to book an appointment:

Click on the following link to complete a questionnaire and a member of the team will confirm your booking https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fHv0nmqRhy

or Email - Send an e-mail to gram.citycad@nhs.scot – and you will be sent a form for completion.

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Phone and leave a message on 07870998369 – and a member of the team will phone to speak to you to complete the form over the phone.

Click on the attached link to provide an example of what to expect and the types or organisations that may be in attendance.