23rd October 2026
A new handbook supporting clinicians to have more effective conversations with patients living with chronic pain is now available. The ...
15th October 2026
The British Pain Society is deeply saddened by the news of Dr Pete Gladwell’s passing and extends its sincere condolences ...
6th October 2026
The British Pain Society is delighted to invite proposals for parallel sessions and workshops at its 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, ...
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.
To enable people experiencing pain to live full lives and to support their carers, families and friends.
To build effective partnerships with professional organisations, charities, advocacy organisations and government to ensure the best pain management.
To raise awareness of pain and its many impacts with health and social care professionals, policy makers and the public.
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.
To support research on the causes of pain and its treatment, translating advances to promote personalised and timely care for people with 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.
