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Learn about our work and plans for the future                                             To all members of Pain Concern: Pain Concern’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held by Microsoft Teams video conference on Tuesday 28th July at 7pm. As one of our valued members we would be delighted if you would join us.  How to ...

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 ...

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 better support for the professionals delivering it. ...

'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 ...

Book now Email mindfulness@painconcern.org.uk Text 07480632774 Call 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 Trust and Merchant Company Endowments Trust. These trusts are based in Edinburgh and the Lothians, so while the ...

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 ...

At Pain Concern, we're committed to supporting people living with pain and those who care for them. This past year, we've continued to break down barriers to effective pain management through innovation, education, and community. From the ever-growing success of our self-management tools and expanding our pain ...

Glenn's Training Update: Week 9 After months of training, setbacks, recovery, and perseverance, Glenn has completed the Bath Half Marathon! This is a huge milestone on his journey toward his ultimate goal—the Brighton Marathon! We are incredibly proud of everything Glenn has achieved—not just in crossing the finish line, ...

Glenn's Training Update: Week 8 This is it—the final stretch! After months of dedication, training, and overcoming setbacks, Glenn is just days away from this momentous challenge: the Bath Half Marathon this Sunday! Final Preparations for Bath As race day approaches, Glenn has been stretching his hamstrings to stay limber ...