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Neuropathic Pain leaflet
November 25, 2019
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We are delighted to announce that our popular booklet on neuropathic pain has been revised and reprinted, thanks to an award from Foundation Scotland. The booklet, originally written by Dr John Lee, has been revised and updated by Dr Alan Fayaz, Consultant in Chronic Pain Medicine, An
Continue Reading →Pain Concern’s Annual General Meeting 2019
November 22, 2019
After a successful AGM on Thursday 7 November, it was announced that Heather Wallace has stepped down from the trustee board as part of Pain Concern’s ongoing restructure at board level. She will stay on as general manager, overseeing the day to day running of the charity.
Continue Reading →Pain Concern’s Annual General Meeting
October 22, 2019
Where? When? Pain Concern’s AGM will be held on 7th November 2019 at 10.30am and is open to all members of the charity. It will take place at 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS and by telephone conference. You can join in for free by phone and text. How to join in It is very
Continue Reading →Press release on HM Government Plans to Restrict Pain Medicines 23/10/2017
October 26, 2017
Monday 23rd October 2017 Government moves to reclassify pain medications pregabalin and gabapentin create fear and anxiety for people living with long-term pain Health charity Pain Concern is warning that moves to restrict prescribed painkillers pregabalin and gabapentin over their
Continue Reading →UK Government to reclassify pregabalin and gabapentin after rise in deaths
October 03, 2017
We at Pain Concern wish to address the recent articles published in Pulse Today titled ‘Pregabalin and gabapentine set to become controlled drugs’ on the 21st September, and the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on the 25th September 2017 titled ‘UK government to reclassify pregabalin and
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Pain Concern’s response to NHS England’s proposal to restrict prescribing of certain pain medicines by general practitioners
August 10, 2017
Pain Concern is a national charity that supports those who live with long term pain, and those who care for them, by providing information on pain and its management through a variety of media platforms. We also raise awareness about pain and the need to improve the provision of pain
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Response to news reports regarding fentanyl
August 02, 2017
Pain Concern supports the following press release from the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Pain Medicine “Response to recent news reports regarding fentanyl “The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and The Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) are concerned with misinfor
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Pain Concern questions NHS England decision to stop funding pain treatments
September 02, 2015
Pain Concern has described as “deeply regrettable” a decision by NHS England to deprive chronic pain patients of access to two specialist treatments. The decision means that chronic pain patients will no longer be eligible for deep brain stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery in th
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Airing Pain back for new series
January 27, 2015
Airing Pain, the popular digital radio programme for people living with chronic pain, is returning for a brand new series
Continue Reading →‘Don’t lose nerve on pain drugs’, Pain Concern urges
January 15, 2015
As a survey of UK drug use reveals a ‘significant increase in misuse’ of two of the most important drugs for chronic pain, pregabalin and gabapentin, Pain Concern is urging prescribers to ensure that these often life-changing treatments remain available to people living with pain. The
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