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154. Early traumatic experiences

August 04 , 2026
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This episode is produced in partnership with the British Pain Society: all interviews were recorded at their 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. This episode features discussion of trauma and conflict that some listeners may find distressing. 'The last injury report by Save the Children stated 50,000 casualties in ...

154. Early traumatic experiences (transcript)

August 04 , 2026
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Download transcript Listen now This episode was produced in partnership with the British Pain Society. Paul Evans: This is Airing Pain, a programme brought to you by Pain Concern, the UK charity providing information and support for those of us living with pain, our family and supporters and the health professionals who ...

Antidepressants

July 24 , 2026
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With Professor Tamar Pincus, Dr Hollie Birkinshaw, Dr Cathy Price and Ian Taverner Tamar is Professor in Health Psychology at the University of Southampton Hollie is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton Cathy is a Consultant in Pain Medicine at University Hospital Southampton Ian is Chair of the Consortium ...

Managing healthcare appointments

July 22 , 2026
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Order print version With Lyn Watson Lyn serves as National Lead Clinician for the Scottish Government, and Clinical Nurse Specialist for the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Pain Management Service. She is also Chair of Pain Concern’s Pain Education Session steering group.  This information was last updated in June 2025. It is ...

Managing medicines

July 22 , 2026
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With Dr Lars Williams Lars is Consultant Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and at the Scottish National Pain Management Service. This information was last updated in June 2025. It is due for a review in June 2028. Guidance on specific medicines: Amitriptyline Antidepressants Most people would prefer not ...

Managing sleep

July 22 , 2026
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Order print version With Professor Nicole Tang and Dr Thomas Bilterys Nicole and Thomas are researchers at the University of Warwick’s Sleep and Pain Laboratory. This information was last updated in June 2025. It is due for a review in June 2028. Living with pain and struggling to sleep can feel ...

Managing emotions

July 22 , 2026
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Order print version With Dr David Craig and Dr Katy Gordon Now retired, David was Consultant Psychologist at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and leader of their community Pain Education Sessions. He has over 20 years’ experience working in chronic pain services. Katy is author of ‘Barriers to Self-Management of ...

Managing activity

July 22 , 2026
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Order print version Please note that currently only the older version of this guide, 'Manage your pain', is available in print. With Professor Paul Cameron Paul is Director of Allied Health at NHS Forth Valley and Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Stirling. He is an advisor to Pain ...

Understanding pain

July 22 , 2026
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Order print version Please note that currently only the older version of this guide, 'Manage your pain', is available in print. With Professor Paul Cameron Paul is Director of Allied Health at NHS Forth Valley and Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Stirling. He is an advisor to ...

153. Nature and mindfulness

June 02 , 2026
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This episode is produced in partnership with the British Pain Society. The interview with Sam Hughes was recorded at their 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting. This episode of Airing Pain looks at the interplay between nature and mindfulness, and how they can become part of the pain management toolkit.  Nature ...

Airing Pain 153: Can nature and mindfulness help pain? (Transcript)

June 02 , 2026
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Download PDF Listen now Paul Evans This is Airing Pain, a programme brought to you by Pain Concern, the UK charity providing information and support for those of us living with pain, our family and supporters, and the health professionals who care for us. I’m Paul Evans, and this edition of Airing ...

152. Periods, opioids, wellbeing coaches

April 07 , 2026
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This episode is produced in partnership with the British Pain Society. These interviews were recorded at their 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting. The 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting is just weeks away – register here. Amongst other things, here we tackle the taboo subject of acute period pain, highlight how ...
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