This pilot programme has been designed at RNOH Stanmore for people with chronic pain, including widespread pain in people with a hypermobility diagnosis.
The pilot programme will cover all the components of a standard pain management programme. You can read more about this in the booklet published by the British Pain Society by scanning the QR code below.
The programme will be delivered on the Stanmore site, running one day a week for 6 weeks. The day will start at 09:45 and end at 14:00. This is an in-person programme only.
There will be one coffee break and one lunch break. Hot and cold drinks will be made available. Although there are cafés and a canteen on site, we request that they are used before the start time or after the end of the timetabled sessions. Please be aware that the lunch break is 45 minutes only. We therefore request that you bring your own lunch.
A small fridge and facilities to warm your lunch will also be available. If you wish to use the fridge, please label your lunch.
The sessions are related and follow on from each other. In order to get maximum benefit from the programme, we strongly advise that you do not miss any sessions. If you realise before the programme starts that you are unable to attend all six days, please let us know as soon as possible so that your place can be rearranged. If you have to miss a session unexpectedly, you can still attend the rest of the programme. Written or online resources can be provided to help you catch up.
The programme takes place at the Disability Foundation within Prosthetics & Orthotics (Zone 1, Grid B1), RNOH Stanmore.
Please see the map below Disability Foundation location for directions, parking information, shuttle bus details and walking directions.
Location
The Disability Foundation is located within the Prosthetics & Orthotics Department (Zone 1, Grid B1) on the RNOHStanmore site.
Getting to RNOH
Nearest Underground Station: Stanmore Station (Jubilee Line)
RNOH operates a Shuttle Bus Service between Stanmore Station and the hospital: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00am and 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Parking
• Patient and visitor parking is available on site.
• Please use the designated Patient Visitor Car Park.
• Disabled parking bays are available for eligible Blue Badge holders.
Walking Route from the Patient Visitor Car Park
1. Park in the Patient Visitor Car Park.
2. Follow the main pedestrian pathways towards the central hospital area.
3. Continue towards Zone 1 (Grid B1).
4. Follow signs for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
5. The Disability Foundation is located within this area.
Visitor Facilities
Cafe, Restaurant, Pharmacy, Accessible Toilets, Information Point and Visitor Entrances.
Quick Reference
Destination: Disability Foundation, Prosthetics & Orthotics (Zone 1, Grid B1)
Nearest Station: Stanmore Underground Station (Jubilee Line)
Shuttle Bus: Mon-Fri, 6:00am-10:00am and 3:00pm-7:00pm
Parking: Patient Visitor Car Park
Follow Signs: Prosthetics & Orthotics
- The Code of Conduct appears at the end of this information sheet and we request that you read it carefully.
- The RNOH is a non-smoking site for cigarettes and vapes.
- You will need to arrange your own transport to and from the hospital. We will not be able to arrange transport home at the end of a programme day.
- You need to bring all the medications that you need on the day. You will be responsible for keeping your medications safe and taking them on time. We are unable to provide any medications, including over-the-counter medications, on programme days.
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Wear loose and comfortable clothes for movement sessions. |
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Wear comfortable footwear for the day. |
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Bring all the medications you might need on the day, including inhalers and 'as required' medications. |
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Bring any aids or equipment that you need for movement and comfort. |
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Bring a fully charged phone or portable battery/charger. |
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Bring your own lunch, a water bottle and any personal snacks you might need (please do not bring nuts). |
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Bring a notebook and pen if you like taking notes. |
Please email: rnoh.
If you are going to be late, please let us know your estimated time of arrival. If you cannot come, please let us know whether you think you will be able to attend the following week.
We request that you read through the following information and keep this in mind throughout your participation on the programme.
- Have respect for the privacy and rights of each other and yourself, recognising that each person is an individual. Please be aware that attitudes and behaviours can influence and determine not only your experience of the programme, but the experience of other patients too.
- Have respect for the staff that you are working with.
- Disruptive, anti-social or inappropriate behaviour will not be acceptable, and may result in a patient being asked to leave the programme at the discretion of the multi-professional team.
- It is expected that you attend and participate in all sessions on your timetable.
- Please ensure that your mobile phones are switched off during all therapy sessions. If in the event that you need to have your phone on, please put it on vibrate to minimise any disruption and inform the member of staff leading your session.
- If due to unforeseen circumstances you are unable to attend a session, you must inform the appropriate person e.g. physiotherapist, occupational therapist or psychologist.
- Please be considerate of the facilities that you are in for each session. For example, there may be other people with injuries/disabilities (which may not be visible).
- Whilst on the programme, no alcohol or drugs may be brought onto the premises. In accordance with Trust and NHS policy, you must not smoke and not vape anywhere within the hospital buildings and grounds.
- Please ensure you are appropriately dressed in public areas.
Page last updated: 17 July 2026