Pain Concern

25/02/2026

Pain Matters 91 – NEURODIVERSITY AND CHRONIC PAIN

🧠 Emerging research highlights a significant link between neurodiversity and chronic pain

🏥 We are delighted to explore this key issue with the Bath Centre For Pain Services, a world-class institution leading the way in person-centred treatment

👉 READ NOW at pocketmags.com/pain-matters-magazine

23/02/2026

📣 Drop-in session at Craigmillar Library
📆 Tues 24th Feb
🕝 Drop in any time 11:00–13:00
📍 Craigmillar Library

Not local to Craigmillar? Call our friendly helpline to find out how we can support – 0300 123 0789

Craigmillar Medical Group

Niddrie Medical Practice

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Edinburgh Crisis Centre

VOCAL Edinburgh

Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership

LifeCare Edinburgh

iThrive Edinburgh

https://www.facebook.com/p/Sandys-Community-Centre-100067153361360/ �

20/02/2026

🏃‍♀️💙 Jen is taking on the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge in support of Pain Concern!

Jen is consultant physiotherapist and therapy lead at the Bath Centre for Pain Services – a National Centre of Excellence that offers specialist treatment to people across the UK and internationally.

Jen sees firsthand how chronic pain can impact every part of someone’s life. She's chosen to fundraise for Pain Concern to help people with pain access the information and support they need.

You can support Jen by:
🤝 Donating to her fundraiser
📲 Sharing this post to help spread awareness

Every donation and share helps us continue providing vital resources to people living with pain. Thank you for being part of our community and thank you Jen.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jennifer-ford-9

18/02/2026

Support Pain Concern by joining a fundraising event with Ultra Challenge!

👟 Walk, jog or run at your own pace
🌟 For all experience levels and ages
🤝 Full support the whole way, including rest stops, food, drink, medics and massages
🏞️ Cities, coastlines, countryside… events are held across the UK and throughout the year
🎉 50% off registration fees with the code HELLO2026

👉 Find the event for you at https://www.ultrachallenge.com

14/02/2026

How can stress, relationships and gender impact pain?

Find out in the latest episode of Airing Pain

👉 Listen now https://painconcern.org.uk/airing-pain-151-how-do-social-factors-impact-pain/

13/02/2026

📣 Chronic Pain Community Appointment Day
📆 Tues 17th Feb
🕝 Drop in any time 10:00–16:00
📍 Aberdeen Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub, Bon Accord Centre

See Pain Concern there!

👉 Find out more at https://www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/planforthefuture/what-we-intend-to-do/people/putting-people-first/community-appointment-days/upcoming-community-appointment-days/Chronic-Pain-Community-Appointment-Day/

Not local to Aberdeen? Call our friendly helpline to find out how we can support� – 0300 123 0789

08/02/2026

How do gender biases impact the expression and treatment of pain?

Katelynn Boerner, Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of British Columbia, shares her expertise in the latest episode of Airing Pain

👉 Listen now at painconcern.org.uk/airing-pain-151-how-do-social-factors-impact-pain/

07/02/2026

Got 5 minutes? You can change lives. �

No time? Low energy? That's okay! Micro-volunteering with Pain Concern fits around YOU.

Share a post. Listen to a podcast. Tell a friend. Make a difference. Done. �

It's volunteering that works with chronic pain, busy schedules, and yes – you can do it in your pyjamas!

"I volunteer because it gives me a sense of purpose and allows me to help other people in chronic pain" - Glenn, Fundraising Volunteer

Small actions. Big impact.

Ready to help? Email hr@painconcern.org.uk

Read more about the role: https://ow.ly/feHi50XLyIB

06/02/2026

How does pain impact relationships? How do relationships impact pain?

Rebecca Pearson, Professor of Developmental Psychology and Epidemiology at Manchester Metropolitan University, shares her expertise in the latest episode of Airing Pain

👉 Listen now at painconcern.org.uk/airing-pain-151-how-do-social-factors-impact-pain/

06/02/2026

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 : Because living with chronic pain shouldn't mean suffering in silence

"It's nice to talk to people who have pain because they understand."

This 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (6th February), we're reminded that talking openly can be the first step towards better mental health. For people living with chronic pain, having someone who really understands can make a huge difference.

Pain Concern offers two ways to connect:

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 - telephone and email support

200 calls every month
Callers feel more optimistic by the end of a call
"I feel we are on the first step of the journey to getting better"

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 - 24/7 peer support

2,000 active members every month
423 new conversations started monthly

"It's like a miracle to have found this today. So badly needed"
"Just reading your response helped me from slipping into a depression"

Whether you need one-to-one support or a community that gets it, remember - we're always here.
📞 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: https://ow.ly/wtXH50Y9o4i

💬 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: https://ow.ly/yu3X50Y9o4f

04/02/2026

HOW DO SOCIAL FACTORS IMPACT PAIN?

Hear what the experts have to say in the latest Airing Pain.

🎧 Can stress cause chronic pain? The research, explained… with Cormac Ryan, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at Teesside University.

🎧 What can pain do to relationships? What can relationships do to pain? Pain masking, social withdrawal, the power of attunement… with Rebecca Pearson, Professor of Developmental Psychology and Epidemiology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

🎧 How do s*x and gender affect pain? S*x hormones, gender identity, social modelling… with Katelynn Boerner, Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of British Columbia.

Thanks go to the British Pain Society – the interviews in this episode were recorded at their 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting.

👉 LISTEN NOW https://painconcern.org.uk/airing-pain-151-how-do-social-factors-impact-pain/

03/02/2026

✨ FREE Pain Education Sessions ✨
Pain Concern in partnership with NHS Ayrshire & Arran Pain Management Service will be running local Pain Education sessions in North Ayrshire within Ardrossan Library.

Dates: Last Thursday of the month 10:30-12:30 starting March, currently booking until July

- 26th March
- 30th April
- 28th May
- 25th June
- 30th July

Bookings:

Phone: 0300 222 5774 *new number*

Text: 07480632774 *new number*

Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/TaiS50Y7Uhh
Email: pain-education@painconcern.org.uk

More info: https://ow.ly/p5oz50Y7Uhg

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