The British Pain Society

08/10/2025

4 WEEKS TO GO!

We’re delighted to invite submissions for parallel sessions and workshops at the British Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026, taking place in Harrogate, England.

📅 Got an idea for a session or workshop that could shape the future of pain management? Now’s the time to share it!

📝 Submit your proposal today: www.bpsasm.org/session-proposal-submission

07/10/2025

🎉 Registration & Abstract Submissions NOW OPEN! 🎉

Join us at the British Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in Harrogate, England – a key event for anyone involved in pain management, research, and care.

📅 Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
📝 Submit your abstract or register today: 👉 www.bpsasm.org

30/09/2025

💊 Acute Pain and Opioids: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
In her BPS 2025 lecture, Dr Jane Quinlan challenged long-held practices and set out a path forward.

📺 Watch this short overview video of her 2025 BPS Lecture and explore how we can make opioid prescribing safer for patients. Rethink the future of safer pain management:

This video is a short overview of Dr Jane Quinlan’s British Pain Society Lecture at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting: “Acute Pain and Opioids: Where Have W...

30/09/2025

Join us for Pain Education for the Nation - 15 October 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/ee65d45df7a7/bps-updates-11038288

29/09/2025

📈 The UK’s population aged 65+ is set to increase significantly - yet with that comes a growing imperative to rethink how we manage pain in older adults.

In our latest article with Mediaplanet UK & IE, written by Margaret Dunham, Patricia Schofield and Victoria Abbott-Fleming, we explore:
• The unique challenges of prescribing in older age
• How non-drug interventions (exercise, hydrotherapy, music, TENS) can play a role
• Why lived experience should guide strategy

Let’s move towards holistic, person-centred pain care for our ageing population.

➡️ Read more: Pain management in the UK’s ageing population
https://www.healthawareness.co.uk/managing-pain/pain-management-in-the-uks-ageing-population/

➡️ Read the full health campaign: https://www.healthawareness.co.uk/campaign/personal-health/

➡️ Read about HOPE-AO's study Helping to Optimise Pain control in the Elderly experiencing Analgesic Overprescribing (HOPE-AO)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/hope-ao

University of Plymouth research: Exploring prescribing patterns using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) database.

25/09/2025

🌟 Exciting news! The British Pain Society is delighted to be speaking at the 2nd European Pain Supported Self-Management Conference ( ) with Toolkit – taking place online on Saturday 18 October, 09:00–13:30.

Our very own Sam H Ahmedzai, long-time BPS member and professional member of our Expert Patient & Carer Committee, will be sharing insights and expertise.

🎥 Get a sneak peek! Pete Moore chats with Sam about what to expect on the day: Watch here https://youtu.be/tAlsPqWE7lw

📝 Sign up for the conference here (registration by donation): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2nd-european-pain-supported-self-management-conference-eupssm2025-tickets-1255551541459

This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and explore supported self-management for pain whether a person living with pain or a health and care professional.

Whether you are a self manager or healthcare provider, it will be an excellent opportunity to increase your skills

25/09/2025

✨ Not our usual post, but we’ve been contacted by the team at The Great British Bake Off! ✨

They’re currently looking for applicants for the next series and are especially keen to make sure everyone has the chance to be represented on screen.

If you, or someone you know, loves baking and would like to apply, you can find all the details here: https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/bake-off

Applications are now open – so if you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into the Bake Off tent, this could be your chance! 🧁🍰

25/09/2025

LEC - Participant Study request - https://mailchi.mp/eaea9bbd631e/bps-updates-11038247

24/09/2025

MHRA Drug Safety Update

Paracetamol and pregnancy – reminder that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe

Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice pain reliever for pregnant women, used at the lowest dose and for the shortest duration. It also acts as an antipyretic and is therefore used to treat fever. Patients should not stop taking their pain medicines as untreated pain and fever can pose risks to the unborn child.

More information and guidance available via the website. Please do share with your networks.

Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice pain reliever for pregnant women, used at the lowest dose and for the shortest duration. It also acts as an antipyret...

23/09/2025

✨ New film alert! Your Voice Matters shares the real stories of people living with chronic pain — their challenges, their strength, & why their voices are vital in shaping better research & care.
▶️ Watch now: Your Voice Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVnDWNlHcOo&t=2s

Keele University

19/09/2025

LEC - Participant Study request - https://mailchi.mp/c5ce9f1c6d1f/bps-updates-11038190
Can Music Help with Chronic Pain? Do you live with chronic pain? We’re looking for volunteers to take part in a Royal Holloway University study exploring how your favourite music might influence your pain

📩 Interested? Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the following link: https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DN1RWjMARKWnMa

Should you face any issues, please email: michail.kouroupakis.2023@live.rhul.ac.uk

20/08/2025

📢 We are delighted to invite you to the 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Pain Society, taking place from 21–23 April 2026 in Harrogate.

We look forward to welcoming you to a meeting that promises to be both scientifically enriching and professionally rewarding