About the Pain Control Service

The multidisciplinary pain management service at Great Ormond Street Hospital, established in 1991, was the first in the UK and continues to be a nationally and internationally recognised leader and innovator in the field of clinical management, teaching & training, education and research.  

The service sees more than 2,500 children and young people with acute and chronic pain annually, in over 9,000 face-to-face and telephone consultations.

Mission statement

Our aim is to lead, promote and facilitate good practice in pain management for children and young people.

Meet the team

Find out more about the current Pain Control Service team