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National Support
Live Well With Pain
Ten Footsteps Programme
Long-term pain medications don't kill pain, they mask it. Talk to your GP about how best to manage your pain.
Find out more about what you can do to help manage your persistent pain via the Ten Footsteps Programme
Visit the Ten Footsteps Programme
Pain Medicines
The prolonged use of prescription pain medication such as codeine, morphine and tramadol can leave lasting damage. Always tell your GP if you experience any unpleasant side effects.