Here at the University of Bristol we are conducting a DH funded scoping study of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) for multimorbid patients with mental health and musculoskeletal problems in primary care in the UK. By CAM we mean approaches where a practitioner is involved in providing a treatment complementary to conventional care, for example acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, Pilates, mindfulness etc.
We are looking for services in the UK where an integrated approach - CAM alongside conventional NHS treatment - is currently provided or has recently been provided. These services need to:
· Be in the UK
· Target patients with musculoskeletal and/or mental health issues
· Provide the CAM through primary care e.g. GP referral to CAM, GP practising CAM
· Offer CAM which is at least partially funded by the NHS or charitable funds etc i.e. the patient pays nothing/very little
We are interested in places where this is currently happening, but also where it has been attempted but been unsuccessful.
you can try contacting Middlesex university which has doctors who practices CAM (Ayurveda)
In Maidstone there is the Blackthorn Trust which provides CAM therapies (anthroposophic medicine) and social and work rehabilitation therapy through craft work and work in a bakery and garden. They mainly work with people with chronic pain and mental illness. They have NHS funding. See the website below.
http://www.blackthorn.org.uk/
In greenwich there is a project that works along similar lines which is still in the set up stage and has just got or is in the process of getting NHS funding for patients who have failed with secondary care pain management services. They became a charity last year. It was founded by the same GP who founded Blackthorn. They work as part of the Greenwich PCT pain service.
http://www.kairosrehabilitation.org.uk/
Let me know if you need any further information or help on this.
Gateway clinic attached to Lambeth general- mainly acupuncture
st Joseph's hospice- most cams used alongside orthodox care
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