Musculoskeletal
The AHSN NENC Musculoskeletal Health Programme was established to address regional priorities in addition to contributing to the national agenda for Musculoskeletal health care improvement.
The North East and North Cumbria reported higher than average long term MSK problems in 2019. The England average of long term reported MSK issues was 17.0%, compared to the NENC 22.5% (R18.6-23.8).
Although life expectancy has increased, people are living longer with poorer health. MSK health is one of the first lines of defence to maintain cardiovascular and mental health, allowing people to stay active, connected, resilient, and financially secure to allow the maintenance of purpose and meaning in their lives. Pain is a big inhibitor to physical activity.
The North East and North Cumbria are also opioid outliers. This issue has been addressed via several interventions that support the reduction of opioid prescriptions. However, for the progress to be sustained, it will need ongoing support of services in the community.
Pain and Opioid Management Resources
The AHSN NENC have created an NHS Futures Platform to support the work of the pain and spinal pathway community of practise. If you would like to be invited to the community or platform, please contact: [email protected] or request an invitation via North East and North Cumbria Pain Community of Practise – FutureNHS Collaboration Platform
Our Programmes
ESCAPE Pain
ESCAPE-pain is now established in the North East, therefore the AHSN NENC support of ESCAPE pain has ended. However if you would like more information about the programme, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] Click here for the latest…
Pain and Spinal Pain Pathway
MSK conditions are a group of conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles and spine, and are a common cause of severe long term pain and physical disability. The AHSN NENC Musculoskeletal Health Programme was established to address regional priorities…