Chronic Pain Ireland

15/04/2026

🌻 This complimentary Sunflower Lanyard is issued to all members of Chronic Pain Ireland. The card is a specific Hidden Disabilities Sunflower for those living with ‘chronic pain’ and helps make an invisible condition a bit more visible.

💡 We often face barriers daily, including a lack of understanding and negative attitudes, and the Sunflower lanyard discreetly identifies that we may need support, help, or just a little more time in shops, transport, or public spaces.

🌎 The Sunflower is a globally recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities. The lanyard is very useful when ✈️🚉 travelling or at those times

where we may need a little extra time or some assistance. Some of our members have reported a greater level of assistance in a hospital setting, also.

🔎 More information https://lnkd.in/e6pdMuXV
🌟 Become a member: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBmQqBnX

14/04/2026

Looking forward to our coffee morning today at 11 am.

☕️ Every month we hold a social meetup with our members! ☕️
It's more than a meeting; it's a chance to be part of a community that gets it. Whether you're seeking advice or just a friendly ear, we're here to share, support, and grow together. 🌺 https://chronicpain.ie/become-a-member/

13/04/2026

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻?

We’re inviting adults living in the Dublin region with
chronic pain to take part in a research study exploring a Virtual Reality (VR) education programme designed to help explain what chronic pain is and how it can be managed.

The programme runs over six weeks and uses an engaging virtual environment - no long lectures and no prior VR experience needed!

By taking part, you’ll help researchers understand whether this approach can improve pain understanding, wellbeing, and quality of life for people living with chronic pain.

Interested in learning more or taking part?

🔗https://tinyurl.com/UCD-Pain-Pilot
📧natasha.hinwood@ucd.ie

09/04/2026

Chronic Pain Ireland provides essential support to 🚨 up to 1 in 3 adults living with . With your donations and sponsorships, we can extend our reach and make an even greater impact in 2025. 💜

🙌 Help us support more people today:
Donate here: https://chronicpain.ie/make-a-donation/

09/04/2026

Chronic Pain Ireland is delighted to offer our upcoming 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This course is especially recommended for new CPI members.

📌 Starting on, Monday the 13 April 2026
⏰ 2 – 4 PM
💻 Online Event

Delivered over 5 Mondays, each session lasts 2 hours.

This course focuses on key concepts in the self-management of chronic pain, supporting participants to explore practical ways to manage their condition and improve coping strategies. It offers a flexible and interactive learning environment where discussion, feedback, questions, and mutual support are central to the experience.

NOTE: This course is now fully booked. However, we do operate a 'waiting list' system for our members in case of any cancellations - if you would like to be added, please contact us. For more information, visit our website.

A CPI member who recently attended our 5 week course shared:
“The course was fantastic. The facilitator was calm, caring, compassionate, and treated everyone with respect. The content really brought everything to life. Meeting others in the same boat was invaluable - reassuring and grounding.”

08/04/2026

Poor sleep is a common challenge for people living with chronic pain. When sleep is disrupted over time, it can intensify symptoms and make daily life harder. That’s why sleep is not just a side issue - it’s a key part of effective pain management.

Our ‘Sleep and Racing Minds’ workshop, running this month only.

📌 Thursday - 9 April, 10:30am
🕒 Duration: 2 hours

In this interactive workshop, we will explore:
- Understanding the cycles of sleep
- What happens when we struggle to fall asleep or wake during the night
- Simple techniques to support better sleep
- Strategies for managing a racing mind, including sleep hygiene approaches

NOTE: This workshop is now fully booked. However, we do operate a 'waiting list' system. If CPI members would like to be added, please contact us.

You can find more information on our website.

A recent CPI member who attended one of our workshops shared:
“The workshop was absolutely excellent. The instructor was highly effective – calm, supportive, and reassuring throughout. They created an open and engaging learning environment and treated everyone with kindness and respect. Sincere thanks to everyone involved.”

07/04/2026

🌟☕️ Join Us next week for a Heart-warming Coffee Meetup! ☕️🌟
📌 Tue, 14 April – 11:00am (online)
Please note the slightly later start time this month! ☕💙

Chronic Pain Ireland invites you to join our monthly Peer-to-Peer Network Meetings. Led by our Executive Director, Christina, these gatherings are your chance to:
🟡 Enjoy a safe, supportive space to share and connect.
🟡 Engage in meaningful conversations with those who truly understand.
🟡 Find mutual support and possibly lifelong friendships within our community.

🌟 Why Join?
It's more than a meeting; it's a chance to be part of a community that gets it. Whether you're seeking advice, support, or just a friendly ear, we're here to share, support, laugh, and grow together.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌺https://chronicpain.ie/become-a-member/

05/04/2026

🌷🥚 Wishing you a peaceful Easter from all of us at Chronic Pain Ireland. May the days ahead bring comfort, kindness, and a gentle lift where it’s needed.

03/04/2026

Chronic Pain Ireland provides vital support services for 🚨 up to 1 in 3 adults living with . Your donations and sponsorships can help us extend our reach and support even more people in 2026.

💜 Consider donating today: https://chronicpain.ie/make-a-donation/

02/04/2026

Chronic Pain Ireland is holding our next 5-week Self-Management Course for people living with chronic pain. This course is highly recommended especially for new CPI members.

📌 13 April 2026
⏰ 2 – 4 PM
💻 Online Event
🚨 Limited places available
🔎 For more information, visit our website.

This 5-session course is delivered online over a 5-week period (on Mondays) and is a 2-hour session. The course focuses on and looks at key ideas in the self-management of chronic pain and encourages participants to explore ways to both manage their condition and cope better. The course offers a special kind of flexible interactive experience in which questions, feedback, discussion, and mutual support are an important part of the process.

Subscribe to our events calendar to keep informed. https://chronicpain.ie/events-meetings/

A CPI member who attended this course previously said: “The course was fantastic. The facilitator was calm, caring, compassionate, and treated everyone with respect. The content on pacing, analogies, and metaphors really brought everything to life. Meeting others in the same boat was invaluable - reassuring, grounding, and it made me feel less alone and more hopeful.”

02/04/2026

If you’re able, we’d really appreciate you sharing this with your friends and networks. Every share helps us reach more people and spread awareness about Chronic Pain Ireland. Thank you so much for your support. 💜

🟣 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀. 𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

Living with chronic pain can feel isolating—but you’re not alone. At 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, we’re building a community that understands, advocates, educates, and empowers.

💜 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲:

• Amplifies CPI’s voice when advocating for better healthcare and national policy.

• Unlocks access to exclusive webinars, workshops, and educational events.

• Connects you with a compassionate community that truly understands chronic pain.

• Delivers regular newsletters with resources, updates, and ways to get involved.

• Keeps you first in line for CPI’s campaigns, research, and training programmes.

• You’ll be first to hear about CPI’s campaigns, research, and training programmes.

👥 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗣𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 €22/𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 ➜
https://chronicpain.ie/become-a-member/ and help us build a future where pain is seen, heard, and believed.