Who we work with
Kairos Pain Management Clinic
Eligibility and referral
criteria
The Kairos service is available on the NHS to patients who are registered with a Greenwich GP. Patients who meet the
referral criteria below, and who are aged 18 years or over, can be referred from their GP practice to the Circle Greenwich MSK service, requesting onward referral to Kairos for Pain
Management.
KAIROS REFERRAL CRITERIA
- Pain of over 2 years duration
- All other pain management options have been tried and failed or considered inappropriate.
- Patients to have been fully examined and investigated
- Not attending or waiting to attend any other pain clinic or musculoskeletal service who could manage pain
- Patients aware of need to attend blocks of weekly treatments on site. Able to make that
possible.
- RE-REFERRALS
- Application not permitted within one year of discharge from KRT
- Maximum permitted referrals = 3 for the same complaint.
As GP you will want to consider the following: Is Kairos Referral appropriate?
HOSPITAL PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGAMMES employ a more
cognitive psychological approach than Kairos, usually with physiotherapy and occupational therapy. These programmes works best when the patient is able to listen, think and follow instructions, as
well as have enough energy to bring about change.
HOSPITAL PAIN
CLINICS. Their
specialists bring particular experience, skills and personal talents to benefit the patient. They can clarify and refine a diagnosis, review and improve medication. They know the indications and can
give worthwhile injections.
The KAIROS APPROACH steers away from the cognitive emphasis. It uses gentle bodily-oriented therapies and aims for reduction in medication. It is often appropriate where chronic pain has led to exhaustion and complications, especially mental health problems. When life has been disrupted, there are crises to contend with and/or hope has been lost, Kairos referral is likely to be appropriate.
Kairos is only available on the NHS to Greenwich patients. However, patients from other areas can access the Kairos
Service on a private basis, but they will be asked to contribute towards the cost of their treatment. We are keen to make our service available according to need, and we offer concessions
wherever possible.
To discuss if your complaint is likely to respond to our methods, please give us a call on 07712810108
Hard to treat conditions
Kairos can be accessed direct by patients even if their condition doesn't fall within the pain spectrum.
Patients typically seek treatment for conditions such as
sleep disturbances, Chronic Fatigue
degenerative conditions,
anxiety,
post traumatic stress disorder,
support in cancer treatment,
respiratory and vascular disease.
The Kairos GP will judge if we are able to take on someone and liaise with the patient's GP regarding treatment. All patients need to bring a print out of their medical summary including contact details for their GP for the initial assesment.
Patients are asked to contribute financially to the cost of their treatment. Initial consultation: £100, follow ups :£55. Therapy appointments: £45. The charity provides concessions to the degree we can afford. Please discuss when contacting us.
Children
Kairos takes referals for children with fully investigated hard to treat conditions.
Eligibility
Children able to attend weekly therapy appointments at Kaiors in Thamesmead.
Specialist and GP referral direct to Dr David McGavin at Kairos Rehabilitation Trust.
Patients are asked to contribute financilally to the cost of their treatment.
Children dealing with other, less severe, developmental issues may also access Kairos therapies. Issues for which our approach can be helpful include sleeping, digestive disorders, allergy/asthma/eczema, issues around dentition and misalignments, sight problems, attention difficulties, speech development, behavioral problems.
Please contact us for a conversation if you think your child might benefit from our services. There is a charge for treatment.
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