They usually give morphine by pump for intractable pain. Poor man needs a pain team to help him , they go around the hospitals daily checking on those in need of pain relief. 
l hope he's given effective therapy soon

sus

Thanks for reply. They had administered aromorph and diazepam along with paracetamol earlier in day. They are a specialised dementia unit and think finding it a challenge having a patient who also needs cancer support. They did do regular pain checks through the odd visit but took my father off their list, I presume due to lack of funding since the intensity of pain has remained for many months and a need still for regular reviews. Who is best to contact about checking and suggesting pain relief? 

Thanks for reply. They had administered aromorph and diazepam along with paracetamol earlier in day. They are a specialised dementia unit and think finding it a challenge having a patient who also needs cancer support. They did do regular pain checks through the odd visit but took my father off their list, I presume due to lack of funding since the intensity of pain has remained for many months and a need still for regular reviews. Who is best to contact about checking and suggesting pain relief? 

If he's in a care home his doctor, or cancer care team there should be a contact for a nurse or doctor. The care facility should be able to help him and have a good pain relief plan. Your father probably needs a review asap, If they can't help him his best shots going back to A&E to get the analgesics he needs. Unfortunately dementia unit s are not geared up for cancer care but there are hospices that are really good with intractable pain management.

lm sorry to think he's in pain and they are not addressing the problem for him. The meds he's given need to be given by the clock rather than waiting for pain as they then take longer to act.

susie