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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 ...

Free Mindfulness Courses for People Living with Pain in Edinburgh & The Lothians: Book Now for 2025–26 Pain Concern is delighted to offer a wide range of free mindfulness sessions throughout 2025 and into 2026, thanks to generous support from The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust. These sessions are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Glenn's Training Update: Week 9 After months of training, setbacks, recovery, and perseverance, Glenn has completed the Bath Half Marathon! This is a huge milestone on his journey toward his ultimate goal—the Brighton Marathon! We are incredibly proud of everything Glenn has achieved—not just in crossing the finish line, ...

Glenn's Training Update: Week 8 This is it—the final stretch! After months of dedication, training, and overcoming setbacks, Glenn is just days away from this momentous challenge: the Bath Half Marathon this Sunday! Final Preparations for Bath As race day approaches, Glenn has been stretching his hamstrings to stay limber ...

Glenn's Training Update: Week 7 Family Recharge This week, Glenn is back from a much-needed break with his family. Spending time with loved ones and enjoying a change of scenery has helped him recharge his batteries, and now he’s ready to take on his biggest run yet – a ...

Glenn's Training Update: Week 6 This week, Glenn's training hit another milestone on his journey to the Bath Marathon—completing a 15K run! Even better, his hamstring injury has fully healed, allowing him to complete the run without any setbacks. In an interesting twist, Glenn left the music and technology ...