Chronic Pain Management moves to Plymouth Marjon University

Released: 26.03.26

The Chronic Pain Management team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust have officially moved into a new, purpose-designed space at Plymouth Marjon University, marking an exciting new chapter for the service and the patients it supports.

The new location provides modern, spacious facilities designed to enhance patient care while creating opportunities to expand the range of support available for people living with chronic pain. The purpose-built environment features nine clinic rooms, a dedicated group therapy space and access to an on-site gym, enabling the team to deliver a broader range of pain management approaches.

Deputy Directorate Manager, Michaela Slocombe, said: “For patients, the move means a more comfortable and welcoming environment in which to receive care, including those accessing palliative support. The additional space will also allow the team to develop new programmes that focus on helping patients manage pain and improve their overall wellbeing.”

A memorandum of understanding was signed by Marjon and UHP last summer, strengthening collaboration between the two organisations. The continued commitment to joint working includes sharing space and the utilisation of Marjon students and graduates to support health and wellbeing of staff and patients whilst supporting their professional development.

“This partnership opens the door to closer joint working in areas such as shared facilities and supporting the health and wellbeing of both patients and staff,” continued Michaela. “It also provides valuable opportunities for students to develop their professional skills within real healthcare settings.”

Laurence Gully, Director of Campus and Commercial Services at Plymouth Marjon University, said: “We are delighted to welcome this important NHS service - our local community can always expect a warm welcome when visiting the University.

"We have invested significantly in a new Health and Wellbeing Hub and our proximity to the main hospital site is essential for nursing and allied health students, who benefit from high quality on‑campus facilities while completing their clinical placements nearby.

"To support patients accessing the new clinic, we have released additional parking capacity on campus. We recognise how vital accessible parking is for people living with pain or mobility challenges and are committed to helping make their appointments as smooth and stress‑free as possible.”

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