The British Pain Society

17/11/2025

British Journal of Pain Vol. 19, No. 6, December 1, 2025 is now available online -

The British Journal of Pain is the official journal of The British Pain Society. Dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of pain, the journal focuses on publishing high-quality original research that centres on human and clinical studies. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary c...

11/11/2025

“We’re supporting the next generation of pain researchers and building a future where innovation and lived experience go hand in hand.” - Nick Fallon, Chair, Science & Research Committee

At the British Pain Society, we’re championing pain research that is inclusive, collaborative, and driven by real-world experience. From shaping UK research priorities to supporting early career researchers through grants, prizes, and mentorship, we’re helping build a stronger foundation for the future of pain science.

Together, we can ensure that pain research remains a national priority- innovative, impactful, and powered by patient partnership.
📽️ Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=RA7-wxrDUdg&list=PLdRPDwIsC0-xSaR1miQpk1lPPv4UsCI00&index=2

👉 Get involved or share your feedback: https://www.britishpainsociety.org/about/strategy/

Welcome to the home of the British Pain Society’s Strategy for 2025–2030. This is more than a plan - it’s a shared commitment to transform pain care across the UK through collaboration, innovation, and lived experience.

05/11/2025

⏰ Time’s almost up!

Have you submitted your session proposal yet? This is your last chance to be part of !

Submit here ➡️ www.bpsasm.org/session-proposal-submission

03/11/2025

“Multidisciplinary care goes to the heart of the British Pain Society.” – Dr. Cathy Price, BPS Vice President

Watch Dr. Price introduce our multidisciplinary workstream, part of the British Pain Society Strategy 2025–2030. From data-driven decisions to targeted collaborations, we’re working to ensure our membership truly reflects the teams delivering pain care across the UK.

▶️ Watch now and learn how we’re driving change: https://youtu.be/J5LfSNiMXH8

More on our strategy: https://www.britishpainsociety.org/about/strategy/

Did you miss the strategy introduction by BPS President, Prof, Knaggs? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=HSUpTaSW2Jf_K0WC&v=6zx-ikuGf68&feature=youtu.be

In this video, Professor Roger Knaggs, President of the British Pain Society, introduces the Society’s new strategy for 2025-2030. He highlights the vision a...

03/11/2025

⏰ Time is ticking!
Only 2 days left until the Session Proposal Submission Deadline for .

Don’t miss your chance to share your expertise and be part of shaping the programme!

👉 Submit your proposal now via the link: www.bpsasm.org/session-proposal-submission

31/10/2025

Register today via the link: www.bpsasm.org/registration

29/10/2025

📣 Final Call: Submit Your BPS 2026 Session Proposal!

The deadline for session proposals is fast approaching — don’t miss your chance to shape the programme with your ideas, research, and expertise.

💡 Need inspiration?
To help prospective applicants prepare strong submissions, we’ve shared five anonymised examples of top-scoring workshop proposals from 2025. These examples highlight what reviewers look for in well-developed, impactful submissions. We hope they’ll inspire and guide you as you craft your own proposal for BPS2026.

View here: www.bpsasm.org/session-proposal-submission/session-proposal-examples-and-advice/

24/10/2025

We’re delighted to be partnering with Reservation Highway to offer delegates the best accommodation options for the British Pain Society 2026 Scientific Meeting.

✨ View exclusive discounted hotel rates and booking details here: www.bpsasm.org/accommodation

📢 Don’t forget! The Session Proposal Submission Deadline is 5th November 2025 — submit your proposal today and be part of !

23/10/2025

British Journal of Pain Vol. 19, No. 5, October t 1, 2025 is now available online -

The British Journal of Pain is the official journal of The British Pain Society. Dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of pain, the journal focuses on publishing high-quality original research that centres on human and clinical studies. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary c...

22/10/2025

📢 ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT!!

📍 Share your expertise
🎤 Lead engaging discussions
🤝 Connect with leaders in the field

🕒 Submission Deadline: 5th November 2025
🔗 Submit now: www.bpsasm.org/session-proposal-submission/

20/10/2025

Exploring the Complexity of Cancer-related Pain

This rewarding module is led by Martin Galligan and is suitable for registered healthcare professionals currently working with people affected by cancer.

Through online teaching and assessment sessions, you will gain a broad understanding of the impact of cancer-related pain and how you can support those impacted by it. We explore all aspects of cancer-related pain: from the physiological, social, spiritual, and cultural factors that impact an individual’s journey, through cancer treatment.

On successful completion of the module you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:​

- Examine and comprehensively understand the physiological mechanisms involved in cancer-related pain transmissions and outline the difference between acute, chronic, nociceptive, and neuropathic pain states

- Critically explore the concept of ‘total pain’ and relate this back to the individual living with and beyond cancer

- Demonstrate the ability to perform a holistic pain assessment that addresses all aspects of the ‘total pain’ experience

- Critically discuss the role of the wider interdisciplinary team and explore their roles in the assessment and management of cancer-related pain

- Develop a pain management plan that addresses the total pain experience by adopting non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment modalities with a critical discussion of the rationale for your choices.

Exploring the Complexity of Cancer-related Pain is a level 7 (postgraduate) module which may be studied as standalone or built towards a PGCert, PGDip or MSc programme.

https://www.royalmarsdenschool.ac.uk/courses/programmes

For more information and to apply:

https://www.royalmarsdenschool.ac.uk/courses/modules/exploring-complexity-cancer-related-pain

17/10/2025

Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting at BPS 2026?

🎯 Reach professionals in pain management
🤝 Build valuable connections
📍 Harrogate Convention Centre | 📅21-23 April 2026
📩 Contact us: bps@in-conference.org.uk