The British Pain Society is the largest multidisciplinary professional organisation in the field of pain within the UK. Our membership comprises medical pain specialists, nurses, physiotherapists, scientists, psychologists, psychiatrists, general practitioners, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals actively engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of pain and in pain research for the benefit of patients. Today the British Pain Society has a membership nearly 1,000 and is a uniquely relevant representative body on all matters relating to pain.
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Please do come and join us celebrate the launch of our film about the impact of chronic pain and the value of being involved in research. Live Well With Pain Jo Brown The British Pain Society #Pain #coproduction
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We're Hiring! Join our nationally recognised interdisciplinary team at the Bath Centre for Pain Services (BCPS) We're looking for a passionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Band 7) to join us on a maternity cover contract for 12 months. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist inpatient pain rehabilitation team using Acceptance Commitment Therapy. We work with people both individually and in groups. 👥 Work with people across the lifespan 📍 Based in beautiful Bath 📅 Full-time, Monday–Friday 💡 CPD, supervision & research opportunities 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dvXSU2r5 #PsychologyJob #PainRehabilitation #ACT #RUHBath #BCPS
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Bookings are now open to attend this online specialist module on cancer-related pain. It's great to see Pain Nurse Network members Martin Galligan, Felicia Cox FRCN and Suzanne Chapman leading this. Why not get a taster for this module by listening to the podcast from Martin and the team, which explores different aspects of cancer-related pain? https://lnkd.in/eStwBzGD https://lnkd.in/epEFZdGD UKONS (UK Oncology Nursing Society) The British Pain Society
Exploring the Complexity of Cancer-related Pain This rewarding module is led by Martin Galligan and is suitable for registered healthcare professionals currently working with people affected by cancer. Through online teaching and assessment sessions, you will gain a broad understanding of the impact of cancer-related pain and how you can support those impacted by it. We explore all aspects of cancer-related pain: from the physiological, social, spiritual, and cultural factors that impact an individual’s journey, through to cancer treatment. On successful completion of the module you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes: - Examine and comprehensively understand the physiological mechanisms involved in cancer-related pain transmissions and outline the difference between acute, chronic, nociceptive, and neuropathic pain states - Critically explore the concept of ‘total pain’ and relate this back to the individual living with and beyond cancer - Demonstrate the ability to perform a holistic pain assessment that addresses all aspects of the ‘total pain’ experience - Critically discuss the role of the wider interdisciplinary team and explore their roles in the assessment and management of cancer-related pain - Develop a pain management plan that addresses the total pain experience by adopting non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment modalities with a critical discussion of the rationale for your choices. Exploring the Complexity of Cancer-related Pain is a level 7 (postgraduate) module which may be studied as standalone or built towards a PGCert, PGDip or MSc programme. https://lnkd.in/eAksbHDj For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eJ8Q4YgT
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Please join us for this upcoming masterclass... 📅 12/11/2025 🕘 0900-1300 💻 Virtual Book now: https://lnkd.in/enqtnb7z
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Yesterday we spoke to you all about the establishment of our group in 2005 when Professor Gary Macfarlane and Dr Gareth Jones moved from Manchester to Aberdeen 🏴. Alongside their research programmes, the pair also brought with them longstanding teaching expertise 📚, including the Intensive Course in Applied Epidemiology (ICAE), which had previously established itself in Manchester. The first ICAE in Aberdeen was held in March 2007, and since then has provided annual training the epidemiologists of the future 🎓, including over 350 delegates from 47 different countries 🌍. We believe in the value of the intensive course format to provide our course attendees with a strong foundation in epidemiological research methods. This year we have reimagined our course 💡 to take advantage of modern ways of working, leading to the birth of our new online intensive course - the Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology. Our new course will run in March 2026 via a series of live online sessions 💻, enabling us to better serve those unable to travel to Aberdeen and open our doors to an even wider global audience 🌐. With the move to an online format, we're keeping what matters: our course will still give chance to learn from the guidance of leading researchers 👨🏫👩🏫 in the field of musculoskeletal epidemiology. Sessions will be delivered live and interactive, with real teaching, real discussion, and real learning 🗣️ – delivered in a convenient modern package ✨. The 2026 course will run from 2nd – 17th March 📅. You can find out more and register at: https://lnkd.in/eb5ksC-9 #ASCE #Epidemiology #Education #OnlineLearning #ResearchTraining #UniversityOfAberdeen #AppliedEpidemiology
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💡 European Day on Pain Awareness 2025 – Preventive Healthcare for Chronic Pain 💡 Chronic pain affects more than 150 million people in Europe and is one of the main reasons for disability and reduced quality of life. Despite this, prevention is still often overlooked, even though it can make a real difference to how many people develop chronic pain and how well it is managed. This year’s campaign focuses on the role of prevention. Raising awareness, detecting pain earlier, adapting workplaces and embedding prevention in healthcare systems can all help to reduce the personal and societal burden of pain. 📅 SIP Annual Event: From Burden to Prevention: Reframing Chronic Pain in EU Health Policy 🗓️ 16 October 2025 | European Parliament, Brussels The event will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers and patient advocates to call for stronger prevention strategies and to present SIP’s new Position Statement on Preventive Healthcare. 👉 Find campaign materials, infographics and resources here: https://brnw.ch/21wWg3B Together we can shift the focus from treating chronic pain to preventing it and help millions of people across Europe live healthier, pain-free lives.
🎧 New BPS–University of Bath Interview: Dr David Hohenschurz-Schmidt in conversation with Professor Chris Eccleston The British Pain Society, in collaboration with the Centre for Pain Research at the University of Bath, is delighted to launch a new interview series exploring innovation in pain research and clinical science. In this first episode, Professor Chris Eccleston, Professor of Medical Psychology and Pain Science at the University of Bath, speaks with Dr David Hohenschurz-Schmidt of Imperial College London. Together, they discuss bridging clinical practice and research, advancing clinical trial methodology, and developing better non-pharmacological interventions for people living with pain. 🎧 Listen now on SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/ds292-sw About the speakers 🗣️ Dr David Hohenschurz-Schmidt is a clinical researcher at Imperial College London with a background in osteopathy and neuroscience. His research focuses on improving the design and evaluation of complex physical and psychological interventions in pain management. He is the recipient of the 2024 IASP Ronald Dubner Prize for outstanding research by a trainee. Read profile → https://lnkd.in/dzXXCKza 🗣️ Professor Chris Eccleston, PhD is Professor of Medical Psychology and Pain Science at the University of Bath, where he directs the Centre for Pain Research. A pioneer in behavioural medicine and digital therapeutics for chronic pain, he has authored over 300 publications and three books. In 2018, he received the IASP Ronald Melzack Award for his contribution to global pain research. Read profile → https://lnkd.in/dDF_HqFz #PainResearch #ClinicalTrials #Osteopathy #Neuroscience #PersonCentredCare #PainScience #BritishPainSociety
3 Weeks to Go! 📢 Call for Session Proposals – Deadline Approaching There are just 3 weeks left to submit your session proposals for the upcoming BPS 2026 Meeting! Whether you're planning a symposium, workshop, or round table discussion, now's the time to finalise your ideas and get your submissions in. 📝 Be sure to read the submission guidelines carefully to ensure your proposal meets all the criteria: https://lnkd.in/ermC2azR
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🌍 Together to relieve Chronic Pain Chronic pain affects nearly 150 million people in Europe, making it one of the most pressing yet often overlooked health challenges of our time. It limits quality of life, increases disability, and places a huge burden on healthcare systems and economies. To raise awareness and drive change, the European Pain Federation EFIC established the European Day on Pain Awareness in 2024. The 2025 theme focuses on preventive healthcare for chronic pain, reflecting its importance in the European health policy agenda. Prevention plays a crucial role in reducing the burden of pain, and this year’s campaign shines a spotlight on the need for early and coordinated action across Europe. 👉 Join us in raising awareness this October for the European Day on Pain Awareness. Together, we can make prevention a priority and improve the lives of 150 million Europeans living with chronic pain. Stay tuned, share our message, and be part of the change. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/dXqrFbFH
🎬 Join us to celebrate Your Voice Matters 🎬 We’re excited to invite you to an online celebration of Your Voice Matters, a short film created by people living with chronic pain, for people living with chronic pain. The film shares real stories and highlights how lived experience can shape research and improve care. 📅 Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 | 12:00–13:30 💻 Online & free to attend 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dGvZmKd9 During the session, we will: Screen the film Hear reflections from the co-production team Discuss next steps and how the film can help shape research involvement and future care for people living with chronic pain Even if you can’t join live, you can still watch the film here: https://lnkd.in/eQaUZshF Please share this post to help amplify the voices of people living with pain. #ChronicPain #PatientVoices #YourVoiceMatters #PainResearch #PublicInvolvement