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Pain Concern has just returned from the British Pain Society’s 59th Annual Scientific Meeting, where our Project and Operations Manager, Sam Mason, delivered a brief presentation on Pain Education Sessions. Here are three perspectives on the three-day event…   Roger Knaggs and Jo Brown, President and Executive Director, respectively, of ...

4 May 2026 marks a momentous day for Kieran Hinsley. You see, this is the day of the Milton Keynes Marathon, which Kieran will be running – with chronic pain.  Pain and guilt At just 25 years old, Kieran’s swollen, stiff fingers prevented him from even doing up his ...

People are suffering. We’re offering solutions. For those in pain, and those who care for them, Pain Concern works towards a world where pain is better understood and does not stop people living the life they choose to live. Our latest Impact Report shares what we achieved this ...

GIRFT: A New National Focus on Chronic Pain A major change is underway for people living with chronic pain. NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme has launched a dedicated workstream to improve pain services across the country. The aim is better care for patients and ...

Index Understanding the Link Between Pain & Stress How Pain and Stress Are Connected Common Signs You Might Be Stressed Free Resources to Help You Manage Stress and Pain Take a Step Towards a Calmer Mind Understanding the Link Between Chronic Pain and Stress 3–9 November 2025 Stress is something we all experience, but for ...

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'Now I’m in control of the pain instead of the pain being in control of me' This episode of Airing Pain explores the transformative impacts of pain education classes. Featuring excerpts from a live education session, here we look at how a brief, free course—delivered by trained volunteers with lived experience—is ...

Chronic pain affects 1 in 4 people in the UK, yet it is often misunderstood or dismissed. Misconceptions don’t just create stigma, they can prevent people from getting the support and treatment they need. Raising awareness is essential to change this. By challenging myths and sharing the ...

The BPS (British Pain Society) Annual Scientific Meeting in Newport, Wales (June 3–5 2025), might not appear, at first sight, to have much to offer the pain patient (or even the BPS's own patient reps!). It's an industry and academic jamboree packed with presentations on the very ...

In this blog I cover some of the difficulties that people with long-term pain and illness face with the UK benefits and welfare systems, and why governments should take on a deeper meaning of social security to improve health outcomes. The social security system in the UK administers ...

Free online mindfulness sessions for people living with pain in Edinburgh & the Lothians – book now for 2026 To book Email: mindfulness@painconcern.org.ukText: 07480632774Call: 0300 222 5774 Pain Concern is delighted to offer a range of free online mindfulness sessions throughout 2026, thanks to generous support from the Nancie Massey Charitable ...

At Pain Concern, we always say “without our volunteers, we couldn’t do what we do.” This statement rings especially true during Volunteers’ Week, a time to pause and recognise the incredible contribution our volunteers make to the charity every day. Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do.Their ...