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How Mindfulness Can Help Manage Neuropathic Pain

February 23 , 2022
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This is an article by Julie Sinclair and Salma Angelinetta and was included in the February 2022 issue of Pain Press — The Pain Matters Supplement. Although it’s not as common as the more generic ‘chronic pain’, neuropathic pain is thought to affect up to 8% of the population in the ...

Pain Concern Book Club – Where Does It Hurt?: Life With Chronic Pain – A Memoir by Tim Atkinson

January 13 , 2022
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This isn’t just a book about Atkinsons pain journey though. Where Does It Hurt?: is full of historical information about pain and its treatment, notable research and science experiments, pop culture references and a sense of humour which makes it a joy to read.

Facial Pain podcast coming soon: new Airing Pain

December 23 , 2021
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We are thrilled to announce that the next episode of our podcast Airing Pain will be on the topic of facial pain! Following on from our 2021 face pain magazine (click here to get the magazine) in collaboration with The Eastman Dental Hospital, this programme will be released ...

Managing your mental health at Christmas

December 21 , 2021
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A message from Rehab 4 addiction The festivities of the Christmas season bring happiness and joy to a lot of families and people. For some, Christmas brings a chance to have big parties, and connect with distant family and friends. For others, it's an opportunity to enjoy a lowkey ...

Pain Matters 79 — Out Today

November 22 , 2021
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    Our new issue, Pain Matters 79, is released today, Monday 22nd November 2021 What do we mean when we talk about pain? Inside issue 79: The Global Alliance of Partners for Pain Advocacy (GAPPA) was started by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) in 2018. IASP is the leading ...

New Airing Pain Podcast Episode OUT NOW

November 02 , 2021
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https://audioboom.com/posts/7969975-pain-management-programmes-the-health-unlocked-forum For full details & transcription click here ...

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021

September 10 , 2021
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Trigger warning: suicide, suicide ideation, self-harm The 10th of September marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2021. So, here at Pain Concern, we decided to do some research on the links between suicide and chronic pain. Despite the fact that research in this area is limited, there is already ...

Recognition at Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2021

September 02 , 2021
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We are thrilled to announce that last night at Volunteer Edinburgh Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2021, our helpline volunteers received recognition in the Team category! We want to say a huge congratulations and thank you to our team of volunteers! Here are some pictures from the big night! Certificate Helpline volunteer ...

Pain at Work (PAW) Toolkit

July 08 , 2021
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We are very pleased to announce a new pain management toolkit designed for people who experience pain in the work place, or whose chronic pain impacts their work day. To access the PAW Toolkit please click here! "This toolkit aims to provide supportive information, advice and guidance for people ...

Volunteers’ Week 2021

June 01 , 2021
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Each year, Volunteers’ Week acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of volunteers in the community. Pain Concern could not exist without the hard work and time put in by our dedicated team of volunteers. They are at the heart of everything we do from manning the helpline, to vital ...