Keith Brown MSP has called on constituents to share their views on chronic pain care.
The Clackmannanshire & Dunblane parliament member wants people to take part in a new Scottish Government consultation.
The consultation, which began this week and will run until 31 October, seeks input on the draft guide, "Quality Prescribing for Chronic Pain: a guide for improvement 2026–2029."
The aim is to improve care and support for those living with long-term pain.
This draft guide focuses on bettering treatment pathways, increasing access to non-drug therapies, and ensuring safe and effective prescribing.
Mr Brown said: "Over the years, a number of constituents have been in touch to share their experiences of living with chronic pain—and the difficulties they've faced in accessing the right support.
"The reality is that chronic pain affects a huge number of people across our communities—and the most recent figures show that around 38 per cent of adults in Scotland live with it.
"This consultation is an important opportunity to shape how care is delivered over the coming years—making sure that support is compassionate, person-centred, and based on what people actually need."
He encourages those affected to participate.
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