A new chapter in our local healthcare has begun with the official opening of the new Pain clinic at Teddington Memorial Hospital, The Woodland Suite, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support people living with chronic pain.
The clinic was officially opened by local MP Munira Wilson, who joined hospital staff, members of The League of Friends and local families to celebrate this important milestone for our community.
A vital new service for local people
The new Pain clinic has been created to offer specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing management for patients experiencing long-term pain conditions. Chronic pain affects many people in our community and can have a profound impact on daily life, work, relationships and mental wellbeing.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Munira Wilson MP said:
I am delighted to open this important new service at Teddington Memorial Hospital. Chronic pain can have a devasting impact on peopl’es daily lives, and this clinic will provide vital support and specialist care clsoe to home. It is wonderful to see the community come together to support the hospital with generous funding provided from the League of Freinds and the creativity of local schoolchildren whose artwork will inspre patients and staff for years to come.
Making it possible: local support and generosity
The creation of the Pain Clinic benefited from a funding contribution of over £150,000 from The League of Friends. Our efforts continue to enhance patient care and hospital facilities.
Simon Douglas Lane, Chairman of The League of Friends, explained:
the League of Freinds is proud to have contributed over £150,000 to make this much-needed facility a reality. We exist to enhance the hospital’s services for patients, and this new Pain Clinc is a perfect example of community generosity can make a tangible difference. The involvement of local children through the art competition has made the clinic feel truly rooted in our community.
This project is just one of the ways the League has supported Teddington Memorial Hospital over the years, funding equipment, facilities and services that improve the patient experience and ensure the hospital continues to thrive as a cornerstone of local healthcare.
Community creativity: children’s artwork brightens the space
To mark the opening of the clinic, The League ran a Children’s Naming and Art Competition, inviting local primary school children to help shape the new facility. Their creativity was on display at the opening ceremony, when the winning artworks were exhibited before being permanently installed in the clinic.
Some of the young winners, their families, and teachers attended the ceremony to see their artwork unveiled, a moment of pride for all involved.
Expert care in a modern, welcoming environment
Dr Prabu Gandhimani, Lead Consultant for the Pain Clinic, spoke about the importance of this new facility for patients:
This clinc will allow is yo offer more patients personalised care, treatment toptions and ongoing suppot in a modern, welcoming environment. Chronic pain is often complex and can be very isolating, but with this service will give patients hope and practical help. We are especially pleased that the artwork from local children will bring a positive atmosphere for everyone who visits.
The new Pain Clinic is now open to patients, offering a range of treatments and support services to help people manage chronic pain and improve their quality of life. It represents an investment in healthcare infrastructure by the NHS, and a genuine act of community collaboration uniting patients, staff, clinicians, fundraisers, and families around a shared goal: to bring comfort, care, and hope to those who need it most.
Support your local community hospital
The League of Friends continues to fund projects, such as the Official Opening of the New Pain Clinic, which directly benefits patients and enhances services at Teddington Memorial Hospital.
If you’d like to help us do even more, consider donating, volunteering, fundraising, or becoming a member. Contact us to learn about opportunities to get involved. Together, we can continue to improve care for our community.