Hospital launches inpatient acute pain service

The acute pain service team, led by Maria Few, pictured right, will support those recovering from surgery and injury

A new service to help manage acute pain has launched at a Birmingham hospital for inpatients recovering from injury or surgery.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital said the set-up aimed to help those in need experience a "swifter and smoother recovery process".

It added staff from the service would guide ward teams to ensure the safety of advanced techniques and devices.

Lead nurse Maria Few said: "Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives a high standard of pain management care when in acute need.

"By working closely with our ward teams, we can help to significantly enhance the recovery and experience for our patients."

The acute pain service will support patients, referred by clinicians, between 08:00 and 16:00 BST, Monday to Friday.

Executive hospital director Matt Metcalfe said staff were committed to providing the best possible care.

"I am very grateful to the new acute pain service team for their expertise and support provided to our ward teams to benefit patients in pain," he added.