Table 1

Reasons stated for declining referral to CPPP

Reason statedNo of participants
Could not be contacted8
Did not attend6
Work commitments6
Child care commitments4
Content to self-manage2
Family issues2
Unable to attend due to physical/psychological health issues2
Time2
Considered it a waste of time1
Awaiting emergency scan1
Trialling spinal injection with consultant1
Out of geographical area and IFR declined1
  • CPPP, combined physical and psychological programme; IFR, Individual funding request.