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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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Day of Innovation and Ideas at the RSM On behalf of Pain Concern, I attended the Royal Society of Medicine’s Pain Management Outside the Box conference on Wednesday 16th October. It was held in a large room with books from the floor to the ceiling. These shelves, ...

Dr. Lars Williams is consultant anaesthetist and pain specialist working for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Pain Service, as well as the Scottish National Pain Management Service.  In this article, originally published in Pain Matters 87, Dr. Williams explores the complexities of using opioids for chronic pain management, ...