acupuncture on the nhs

bluebeard
bluebeard Member Posts: 260
edited 20. Jan 2010, 14:12 in Living with Arthritis archive
is it available ?

going to give it a try for some of my pain, I have heard a lot of good things about it, when done by a professional

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yes! About 6 sessions. Just have to get the gp to refer you. Unfortunately there is often a long waiting list so best get on the case quick!

    I believe some physios practice acupuncture too and sometimes combine the treatment.

    Luv
    Elna x
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  • bluebeard
    bluebeard Member Posts: 260
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks

    I dont mind waiting so will contact my gp

    in the meantime I am lucky enough to be able to afford it privately...so if I give it a go and its not helpful , at least I wont waste nhs resources
  • lizzie7ne
    lizzie7ne Member Posts: 154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi yes you can get it on the NHS, we have a GP in our practice who can provide acupuncture.

    lizzie
  • bluebeard
    bluebeard Member Posts: 260
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks all

    I will ask my local gp

    xx
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, the answer is yes.
    Im waiting for a course through the pain clinic.
    Its a 6wk course & if it helps then i can go on to top ups. I cant remember how long between the top ups are now.

    Hope it helps.
    debs
  • bluebeard
    bluebeard Member Posts: 260
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thank you debs

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