‘Pain Education for the Nation’ livestream: everyone is invited!
9th October 2025
‘Pain Education for the Nation’ livestream: everyone is invited! This October, Flippin’ Pain is hosting ‘Pain Education for the Nation’, ...
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IASP 2026 Topical Workshops submission period is open only through October 15
6th October 2025
The submission period for IASP 2026 Topical Workshops is open only through October 15, 2025. Share your work with the ...
Acute Pain and Opioids: Insights from Dr Jane Quinlan at BPS 2025
30th September 2025
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Together, we will do more for pain
Developing interdisciplinary partnerships between researchers, health and social care professionals, and people experiencing pain to promote the safest and most effective pain management throughout the United Kingdom.
BEST CARE
To enable people experiencing pain to live full lives and to support their carers, families and friends.
COLLABORATIVE WORKING
To build effective partnerships with professional organisations, charities, advocacy organisations and government to ensure the best pain management.
MAKING PAIN VISIBLE
To raise awareness of pain and its many impacts with health and social care professionals, policy makers and the public.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
To develop excellence through education for health and social care professionals to provide the best patient outcomes through education and safe and high-quality evidence-based care.
APPLYING RESEARCH TO INDIVIDUALISE CARE
To support research on the causes of pain and its treatment, translating advances to promote personalised and timely care for people with pain.
DIVERSITY OF PAIN
Pain is individual and influenced by numerous factors including gender, ethnicity, disability, and socio-economic status. Research, education, and policy must reflect this diversity to ensure equitable and inclusive care.