Clinical nurse specialists

We offer telephone, video and face-to-face appointments, and run specialist clinics for capsaicin 8% (Qutenza) patch application, acupuncture, medication review, pain intervention review and support and education before and after neuromodulation procedures.

Acupuncture

We offer a nurse-led western medical acupuncture service. It consists of an initial trial of three 30 minute acupuncture sessions, which can then be extended up to a total of eight acupuncture sessions if the treatment is beneficial. Treatment is based at Treliske and West Cornwall Hospitals and appointments are offered Wednesday-Friday, in either a morning or afternoon clinic. 

Qutenza

We offer a nurse-led capsaicin 8% (Qutenza) patch application service. It consists of an initial trial session, which can then be extended if the treatment is beneficial. Treatment is based at Treliske and appointments are offered Wednesday mornings.