Latest News

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 ...

2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), and Pain Concern joins thousands of charities and voluntary organisations in recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. Celebrate and Inspire With this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’ we hope to encourage people to be the change ...

Pain Concern presented the poster 'Impact of a Patient-led Helpline on NHS Services' at the British Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2023. Read below, or download the poster. The poster was created by Dr. Martin Dunbar, Dr. Cathy Price and Pain Concern's People, Project and Operations Manager Sam Mason. ...

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 ...

This guest article from Cass Macgregor and Bronagh Galvin explores the current inequalities in health care for those in chronic pain.

Read Pain Concern's response to recent discussions around Assisted Dying.

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 ...

Pain Concern received funding from the Scottish Government to enable us to support patients waiting to be seen by pain management services at NHS Forth Valley. The helpline service was offered that provided specific information about the Forth Valley Pain Management Service, self-management and how access to ...

While #WalkYourDogMonth is an attempt to encourage people to exercise their dogs regularly, the team at Pain Concern reckon that it's a great opportunity to consider the positive effects that regular dog walks can have for the owners too – whether living with pain, or not. It goes ...

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, ...