World Pain Awareness Month: Together We’ll Do More for Pain
Join us in raising awareness, sharing stories, and supporting those living with chronic pain across the UK.
World Pain Awareness Month is a global initiative to highlight the challenges faced by those living with chronic pain and the importance of better support and management. This year, we focus on a unified approach across the UK to improve pain management, raise awareness, and empower those affected.
Pain Awareness Themes & Key Focus Areas:
Week-by-Week Overview:
Week 1: Scotland
Self-Management for Chronic Pain in Scotland
Week 2: England
Tackling Pain in England: Challenges and Solutions
Week 3: Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland)
Pain Across the Island of Ireland
Week 4: Wales
Pain Management in Wales: Building a Supportive Network
Week 5: Cross country
A Comparative Perspective
Get Involved:
How You Can Make a Difference:
Share Your Story:
Use #MyPainStory to share your personal experience with chronic pain on social media. Your story can inspire others and raise awareness.
Follow us on social media:
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Promote Awareness:
Spread the word by sharing our resources with your community and online.
Advocate for Change:
Support the push for better policies and pain management services across the UK. Join the conversation and call for more comprehensive care and support systems for chronic pain sufferers.
Success Stories: Real Impact Across the UK
Scotland:
Self-management support programs have empowered thousands to take control of their pain and enhance their quality of life.
England:
The NHS Pain Management Programmes feature a multidisciplinary approach that has improved patient outcomes significantly.
Ireland:
Chronic Pain Ireland offers vital support services that reduce stigma and help those living with pain feel less isolated.
Wales:
The Welsh Government and Welsh Pain Society’s initiatives have strengthened community-based support and self-management resources.
Call to Action:
Promote Collaboration:
Advocate for a UK-wide approach to pain management that builds on successful initiatives from every region.
Support the Four Nation Strategy:
Learn about the Four Nation Strategy and its focus on improving access to multidisciplinary care, research, and education across the UK.
Support the British Pain Society
Support our mission to improve pain management and patient care by making a donation to the British Pain Society here