World Pain Awareness Month - Week 2: Tackling Chronic Pain in England

9th Sep 2024

In England, 28 million adults—about 43% of the population—live with chronic pain. This week, we’re focusing on the challenges and solutions related to chronic pain and how we can make a difference.

Key Focus Areas This Week:  

NHS England’s Pain Management Services: Discover the latest updates and improvements in pain management services across the NHS.

Pain Management Programmes (PMPs): Learn about these programmes and their impact on managing chronic pain effectively.

Pain Clinics and Multidisciplinary Approaches: Explore how pain clinics and multidisciplinary teams are working to provide comprehensive care.

Get Involved:
Learn and Share: Spread awareness about the prevalence of chronic pain and the services available. Share information on social media to help reduce stigma.
Advocate for Better Services: Write to your MP or support campaigns that call for improved accessibility to pain management services and better integration into general healthcare education.
Support Pain Management Initiatives: Encourage healthcare providers and educators to incorporate pain management into their training and practices.
Share Your Story: Use #MyPainStory to share your experiences with chronic pain. Your story can help others feel less isolated and promote a greater understanding of the condition.

Support the British Pain Society: Support our mission to improve pain management and patient care by making a donation to the British Pain Society.

Need support?
Visit British Pain Society resources or explore resources available at Live well with Pain, Pain Concern, Pain Association, Versus Arthritis or Flippin’ Pain.  Visit NHS England’s Pain Management Programmes. Together, we will do more for pain!  #ChronicPainAwareness #PainInEngland #BritishPainSociety