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Dr Mick Serpell, Consultant in Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine for Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Let me explain, I work with patients who have chronic pain. My journey as a novice in the triathlon world required me to make changes in my beliefs and behaviours. Changes very similar ...

From 7 - 12 May, a group of cyclists travelled in and around the north-east of England, sharing the latest understanding of pain science and management with the people who could benefit the most. The group behind this feat is Flippin’ Pain, a public health campaign that aims ...

Pain Concern invites you to help shape the future of Airing Pain, the award-winning radio programme and podcast. Please fill in this short survey to support what we do. If you prefer, refresh your memory before you begin and take a listen to Airing Pain. Start Airing Pain survey ...

We're starting 2023 with a round-up of our recent achievements, including updates on our core services and the support that they provide. Activities  https://vimeo.com/425076153 Every month Pain Concern reaches over 8,000 people. Our charity provides high quality information and support to people living with pain and those who care for them, ...

Take me to the leaflet Opioids are a group of medicines that come from the extract of poppy seeds or other medicines that work in the same way. This leaflet by Dr Roger Knaggs explains all about their uses, including the benefits and risks associated with their use. Includes TypesBefore ...

Funded by The RS MacDonald Charitable Trust and the Stafford Trust. Pain Concern have produced a selection of key resources about shingles, post-herpetic neuralgia and pain associated with shingles. Just over a year ago in August 2021, we released an Airing Pain podcast programme - #129 'Shingles & ...

We are pleased to share the North British Pain Association Autumn Scientific Meeting 2022 Poster Prize Winner Cassandra MacGregor’s poster: An Ecosystem of Accepting Life with Chronic Pain: A Meta-ethnography. View the poster in full below. Cassandra's MacGregor and her PhD team's poster An Ecosystem of Accepting Life ...

To manage the symptoms of long-term pain and long COVID. We are thrilled to announce that the latest episode of the Airing Pain podcast is out now! Click here to listen to the programme now. To accompany the new programme, we are publishing an exclusive article which ...

Throughout her long reign the Queen has supported volunteering and inspired volunteers by her example and her kindness. She has worked tirelessly to promote the importance of charities of all types. Pain Concern wishes to add its voice to the nationwide expression of sadness and condolence. ...

Take me to the leaflet Attending appointments with healthcare professionals can cause a lot of stress and anxiety and people often leave feeling they have not managed to discuss the issues concerning them most. This leaflet, by nurse specialist Jacquelyn Watson, looks at how you can make the ...

Take me to the leaflet This leaflet is about gabapentin and pregabalin, two drugs which are part of a group sometimes called gabapentinoids. The leaflet by pain specialist Dr John Lee will give you some background about gabapentin and pregabalin and help you to understand how to use ...

Take me to the leaflet A guide to becoming more active and reducing flare-ups. In this booklet Liz Macleod brings together a lifetime’s experience in helping people understand and manage their pain. Her practical approach gives encouragement to anyone who wants advice and support in living with pain. This ...