Pain Management Task Force

Overview

The task force was established in 2022 to oversee the implementation of the Framework for Pain Management Service Delivery in Scotland.

The task force uses programme and risk management methodologies to ensure successful delivery and prioritisation of the framework's  aims.

The task force reports directly to the relevant ministers. It provides ongoing updates on the progress of the implementation and any risks to delivery. It is also responsible for communicating with the stakeholders involved, keeping them informed and updated. 

Members

Permanent membership

• Unit Head Clinical Priorities (Chair)
• Team Leader for Pain Management
• Senior Policy Manager for Pain Management
• Policy Manager for Pain Management
• National Clinical Lead for Pain Management (links into existing Clinical Networks)
• Centre for Sustainable Delivery representative
• Primary Care AHP Lead
• Rehabilitation Policy Lead
• Short Life Working Group Chairs
• Network Leads - Third Sector x 2, AHP, Nurses, Medics, Service Managers, Psychology, Pharmacy
• Lived experience representation x 2

Co-opted membership

Policy leads and clinical leads are co-opted into the task force when their work is pertinent. 

Publications