The British Pain Society

13/08/2025

LEC - Participant Study request -

But the right workplace support can make all the difference. We’re looking for your insights to help develop a Pain-at-Work Toolkit, supporting people living with chronic pain to stay in or return to work with greater confidence and skill.

01/08/2025

This video is worth a watch. Dr Amir Khan breaks down chronic pain in a way that’s clear, compassionate, and grounded in lived experience.

Whether you're affected by chronic pain, work in health, or support someone who is—this short video explains:
✅ What chronic pain really is
✅ Why it’s not “in your head”
✅ Why women are more affected
✅ How we can better support people without relying only on painkillers

📽️ Watch and share. A much-needed explanation.

This special clinic will give a voice to those who live with pain every single day — pain that doesn’t go away, is often invisible, and yet deeply affects th...

28/07/2025

British Journal of Pain Vol. 19, No. 4, August 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...

23/07/2025

Anatomy of Pain – a powerful new theatre production exploring the lived experience of chronic pain – is running at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 1–9 August and in London on 27 August.

Through physical theatre and personal testimony, this unique show sheds light on delayed diagnoses and misunderstood conditions – themes that resonate deeply with our mission at the British Pain Society.

📍 theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall
🕐 1:50pm daily (Aug 1–9)
🎟️ Book tickets for Edinburgh https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/anatomy-of-pain
🎟️ London performance info https://creativeyouthcharity.org/event/the-anatomy-of-pain-postponed/

Let’s support projects that amplify voices and increase public understanding of pain.

Anatomy of Pain is a powerful and unflinching exploration of the dysfunctional healthcare system, following Alex’s journey to seek a diagnosis for the rare and debilitating condition, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Through an intimate and emotional performance, the show explores the impact of clinicians....

21/07/2025

Latest issue of BJP and Impact Factor -

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...

08/07/2025

PPIE Opportunity for LEC -

The team involves The British Pain Society, University College London and several NHS Trusts throughout England, Scotland and Wales. We need your views to help us design the best study possible.

28/06/2025

On , we recognise the commitment, skills, and sacrifices of those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. We acknowledge the wide-ranging contributions they make — both during active service and in civilian life. As part of our work, we are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans and personnel, particularly where pain and long-term conditions affect their lives.

Find resources for veterans here:

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24/06/2025

We’re proud to feature in Mediaplanet’s Patient Empowerment – Managing Pain campaign, launching today in the Guardian.
Our editorial highlights voices from science, clinical care, and lived experience, including:
🔹 Dr Kirsty Bannister on why neuroscience must work with patients
🔹 Prof Katy Vincent on the gender pain gap
🔹 Amirah Ashouri on co-producing care that empowers
Read the full article or pick up a copy of the Guardian today:
🔗 https://www.healthawareness.co.uk/managing-pain/understanding-the-person-with-chronic-pain/

Mediaplanet

Pain affects 28 million people in the UK1 and can affect every part of life. Here, three voices show how research, healthcare and lived experience drive change together.

18/06/2025

“We can’t treat persistent pain the old way and expect new results.”

In this short video, Prof. Cormac Ryan shares highlights from his 2025 BPS plenary: Pain Science: A Public Health Approach.

💡 Discover how the Flippin’ Pain campaign is helping change how we think, talk about, and treat pain.

🎥 Watch the overview now. https://youtu.be/PxN4L20nx0s

Join Professor Cormac Ryan, Clinical Rehabilitation expert at Teesside University and Community Pain Champion for the Flippin’ Pain campaign, as he delivers ...

05/06/2025

We concluded with a powerful Closing Plenary Session chaired by Kirsty Bannister.

🧠 Prof. Ben Seymour presented “The neuroscience of pain: from brain circuits to clinical care”, offering groundbreaking insights into how brain science informs clinical practice.

💡 Dr. Daniel Ciampi de Andrade followed with a deep dive into neuromodulation and pain intervention, highlighting the latest advancements in targeted pain therapies.

A perfect finale connecting neuroscience innovation with patient-centered care.