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Airing Pain 80: Suffering is Optional
May 19 , 2016
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Improving treatment for veterans in pain and facing the challenges of civilian life
This edition has been funded by the MacRobert Trust and the Forces in Mind Trust.
‘Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.’ A motto tattooed onto the arm of a wounded veteran which, although easier said ...
Pete Moore honoured by British Pain Society
May 17 , 2016
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Champion of pain self-management and Co-creator of the Pain Toolkit Pete Moore speaks to Airing Pain's Paul Evans after being made an honorary member of the British Pain Society at the 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Many congratulations, Pete, from all of us at Pain Concern. ...
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
February 06 , 2016
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Today, February 6 marks the 10th annual Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. It’s an awful thing to have to commemorate. According to the World Health Organization, about 140 million women and girls are living with the consequences of FGM–the vast majority (about 101 million) ...
Free ACT course for people living with pain
January 29 , 2016
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Interested in trying out acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)?Check out this trial of an online ACT programme for people living with long term pain. It's FREE!
To find out more about ACT for people living with pain, listen to our interview with David Gillanders. ...
World Human Rights Day! #WHRD15
December 10 , 2015
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December 10th is observed across the world as Human Rights Day. It honours the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (EDHR) back when it was first introduced on the 10th December 1948.
This year's Human Rights Day is devoted to ...
Radio Production Awards 2015 – The Winners!
November 25 , 2015
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The winners for the 2015 Radio Productions Awards have been announced, with Airing Pain's very own producer and presenter Paul Evans taking home the Best Nations & Regions Producer prize!
Paul won the award (sponsored by Quattrain) for not only all of his invaluable work for us at Pain Concern; ...
Back in the Spotlight: BBC Panorama’s “Hooked on Painkillers”
November 03 , 2015
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"When it comes to opioids the dangers of physical dependance are well known. So why are doctors now handing out more than 22 millons presciption a year?"Declan Lawn in Panorama's "Hooked on Painkillers"
Did you happen to watch BBC Panorama last night? In their latest episode BBC reporter ...
Breaking Barriers: Self-Management Awareness Week 2015!
September 28 , 2015
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New award-winning research reveals self-management as a key route to improvement for people with chronic pain!
Pain Concern has just released a new and unique study offering hope to the one-in-five people affected by and living with persistent pain in Scotland.
Launched as part of Self-Management Awareness Week, (28 ...
Britain’s first pain management programme in Urdu set for lift off
September 07 , 2015
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Urdu speakers in Bradford will soon have access to a pain management programme in their mother tongue with the launch of a new service in October.
Physiotherapist Mohammad Shoiab (pictured) of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Living with Pain team joined forces with fellow Urdu-speaking colleagues, clinical psychologist ...
NHS England to stop funding two pain treatments
September 02 , 2015
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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 the future. The charity ...
Pain Concern questions NHS England decision to stop funding pain treatments
September 02 , 2015
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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 the future. The charity ...
Free Pain Education Sessions in Glasgow
July 22 , 2015
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Call 0300 323 9966 or 07548 229 958 to book a place at one of our sessions in Alexandria, Clydebank, Easterhouse, Pollokshields or Possilpark. We're expanding to venues throughout Glasgow. Watch this space...
What is the Pain Education Session?
The pain education session is for anyone who has had ...
