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Christmas anecdotes
December 18 , 2024
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Andy is a writer. Negotiating life with pain and fatigue has meant discovering new ways to celebrate Christmas. In this series of anecdotes, Andy shares how difficult yet joyous that journey can be.
1. “The Christmas Light Dilemma”
Every year, the twinkle of Christmas lights feels like a promise ...
8 Compassionate Films for Christmas
December 17 , 2024
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The festive season can be a joyful time, but for those living with chronic pain, it often brings additional challenges. In these moments, showing yourself compassion is not just important—it's essential. Andy Jeffrey, a Pain Concern volunteer, shares his handpicked selection of compassionate Christmas films to inspire ...
Introducing Andy
December 11 , 2024
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Over the next few weeks you’ll hear from Andy Jeffrey, one of our volunteers. Andy’s almost 40 and lives in Edinburgh. Through his writing, he hopes to help others by sharing how he has rebuilt his life following a diagnosis of a chronic pain condition. By way ...
“You’re never alone”
December 10 , 2024
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Beth Evans in conversation with Jason Wilsher-Mills
Jason Wilsher-Mills is an artist from Wakefield. His exhibition ‘Jason and the adventure of 254’ is being shown at the Wellcome Collection until 12 January 2025. At the age of eleven, Jason was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition that paralysed him ...
New Chronic Pain Knowledge Hub
November 26 , 2024
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We’re excited to share the launch of the Chronic Pain Knowledge Hub, a new resource from NHS Education for Scotland. This hub has been developed in partnership with the National Pain Education Group, of which Pain Concern is a member.
What is the Hub?
The Hub was created ...
Sam Mason Discusses NHS Fife’s Pain Initiative on BBC
September 18 , 2024
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Sam Mason from Pain Concern discusses NHS Fife's Chronic Pain Management Initiative on BBC Scotland's The Nine
One of August's highlights was the appearance of our very own Sam Mason on BBC Scotland’s news program The Nine. She offered insights into NHS Fife's Chronic Pain Management Initiative to ...
Professor Andrew Rice Appointed President of IASP
September 11 , 2024
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Professor Andrew Rice Appointed President of IASP
Courtesy of Imperial College London
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Andrew Rice as the new President of IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain).
Renowned World Expert
A renowned world expert in neuropathic pain, Professor Rice brings a wealth ...
Volunteers’ Week 2024
September 10 , 2024
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A joyous John Finch receiving his award for Trustee of the Year as part of Volunteers' Week 2024
Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2024: Honouring Our Outstanding Team
June was a month of celebration here at Pain Concern, as we’ve had the privilege of recognising some of our incredible volunteers and ...
Paul Evans receives Honorary Membership to BPS
September 10 , 2024
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Paul Evans, Airing Pain Host, receives his Honorary Membership to the BPS from Heather Wallace, Pain Concern's CEO
Paul Evans, Airing Pain Host, Receives Honorary Memberhip to the BPS (British Pain Society)
We are proud to announce that Paul Evans, host of Pain Concern’s Airing Pain podcast, has been ...
Letter to my patient #3: Opioids
September 04 , 2024
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There are tricky pain topics where the gulf in understanding between clinician and patient can be difficult to bridge, and none are trickier than the question of opioids, Lars Williams writes.
Dr Lars Williams is a consultant anaesthetist and pain specialist working for the NHS Greater Glasgow & ...
Letter to my patient #1: Introduction
September 04 , 2024
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Lars Williams, in the first of his new regular column for Pain Matters, begins his musings on how best to communicate complex concepts about pain and its conditions to those living with it
Dr Lars Williams is a consultant anaesthetist and pain specialist working for the NHS Greater ...
Letter to my patient #2: Communicating Pain
September 04 , 2024
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Lars Williams wonders if there is something about the nature of chronic pain that leaves clinicians uncomfortable, and makes it hard for them to communicate with their patients
Dr Lars Williams is a consultant anaesthetist and pain specialist working for the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Pain Service, ...
