Pain Concern

Pain Concern Pain Concern is a UK-based charity working to improve the lives of people living with pain and those who care for them.

While nature can benefit pain, there are exceptionsDr Sam Hughes asked people with chronic pain what parts of nature hel...
23/06/2026

While nature can benefit pain, there are exceptions

Dr Sam Hughes asked people with chronic pain what parts of nature helped them

‘What we thought was the right thing was often wrong. People refer to forest bathing and things like that. But our focus group said, well, actually forests aren’t really where I want to spend my time, they go against what I would consider as restorative, even providing a threatening environment for my condition’

Which environments did they like?

What’s left to know?

💡 Find out in Airing Pain 153

🎧 Listen now painconcern.org.uk/airing-pain-153-can-nature-and-mindfulness-help-pain/

📣 Drop-in session at Jack Kane Sports Centre, Edinburgh📆 Tues 30 June🕝 Pop by any time 10:00–12:30📍Jack Kane Centre280 N...
23/06/2026

📣 Drop-in session at Jack Kane Sports Centre, Edinburgh

📆 Tues 30 June
🕝 Pop by any time 10:00–12:30

📍Jack Kane Centre
280 Niddrie Mains Road
Edinburgh, EH16 4ND

Pop by for a chat, pick up some free resources and find out how we can help people with chronic pain

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

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What can virtual reality do for chronic pain? While natural environments can have beneficial effects on chronic pain, th...
22/06/2026

What can virtual reality do for chronic pain?

While natural environments can have beneficial effects on chronic pain, they often bring access difficulties

The immersive qualities of virtual reality (VR) headsets might offer a solution

‘Once you put the headset on, you can sit and get transported to a scene with the elements needed for that environment to be considered restorative...’

💡 Doctor Sam Hughes explains in Airing Pain 153

🎧 Listen now painconcern.org.uk/airing-pain-153-can-nature-and-mindfulness-help-pain/

Learn more about pain and what you can do for yourself at a free education session.🤝 A unique partnership with the NHS⭐ ...
22/06/2026

Learn more about pain and what you can do for yourself at a free education session.

🤝 A unique partnership with the NHS
⭐ Delivered by educators with lived experience
📍 Online & in-person

👉 Everything you need to know at https://painconcern.org.uk/pain-education-sessions-funding/

🏃‍♀️ Challenge yourself this summer and raise money for Pain Concern!Whether you want to boost your wellbeing, get in sh...
19/06/2026

🏃‍♀️ Challenge yourself this summer and raise money for Pain Concern!

Whether you want to boost your wellbeing, get in shape, test yourself, or bond with friends on an active adventure, Ultra Challenge events are for EVERYONE, with full support all the way.

Two events coming up in August:

🏔️ North Downs 50 | Saturday 1 August 2026
Choose your distance: 10K, 25KM or 50KM

🌆 London Summer Walk | Saturday 22 August 2026
Choose your distance: 10K, 25KM or marathon

Expect rest stops with food & drink, medics, massage, and incredible camaraderie. Walk, jog or run. Your challenge, your way.

Sign up directly through the Ultra Challenge website and choose Pain Concern as your fundraising charity. Every pound you raise helps us support people living with chronic pain.

👉 North Downs 50: https://www.ultrachallenge.com/north-downs-50/
👉 London Summer Walk: https://www.ultrachallenge.com/london-summer-walk/
👉 Other events & dates: https://www.ultrachallenge.com/the-events/

❓ Questions? Email us at [email protected]

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HELPLINE CLOSUREOur helpline will be closed from 22nd June until the 28th June.Reopens Monday 29th June when voicemails ...
18/06/2026

HELPLINE CLOSURE

Our helpline will be closed from 22nd June until the 28th June.

Reopens Monday 29th June when voicemails and emails will be replied to

For support in the meantime access: painconcern.org.uk
or
Connect with others on HealthUnlocked, our community forum: painconcern.org.uk/forum/

🏃 Run through London's most iconic landmarks for Pain Concern!The ballot for the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 is ...
16/06/2026

🏃 Run through London's most iconic landmarks for Pain Concern!

The ballot for the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 is open RIGHT NOW, but only until 12 noon on Tuesday 23 June, so don't miss your chance!

Taking place on Sunday 4th April 2027, the route passes Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and more. That's 13.1 miles of pure London magic...

Two ways to take part:

🎟️ Enter the ballot (closes noon 23rd June): https://llhm.co.uk/ballot

💛 Apply for a guaranteed charity place: email [email protected]

Every mile you run helps us support people living with chronic pain across the UK. 💙

BOOK YOUR FREE PAIN EDUCATION SESSION NOW - Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/TaiS50Y7Uhh If you're living with persistent pain,...
16/06/2026

BOOK YOUR FREE PAIN EDUCATION SESSION NOW - Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/TaiS50Y7Uhh

If you're living with persistent pain, you're not alone - support is available.

Join one of our free in-person Pain Education Session in Ardrossan Library to learn how to better understand and manage your pain in everyday life.

Our sessions are relaxed, participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable

“It made me feel so much less isolated in what I’ve been going through as a chronic pain sufferer.”

These sessions are run in partnership with NHS Ayrshire & Arran Pain Management Service.

Dates: Last Thursday of the month 10:30-12:30, currently booking until August
- 25th June
- 30th July
- 27th August

Bookings:
Phone: 0300 222 5774
Text: 07480632774
Email: [email protected]
More info: https://ow.ly/p5oz50Y7Uhg

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Did you catch the chronic pain feature on Woman’s Hour? Pain Concern’s helpline lead, Fiona, speaks alongside Professor ...
12/06/2026

Did you catch the chronic pain feature on Woman’s Hour?

Pain Concern’s helpline lead, Fiona, speaks alongside Professor Nicole Tang about chronic pain and mental defeat

🎧👉 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002vxcy (31:45–46:08)

Fiona acted as a case study for Professor Tang’s research at the University of Warwick. Learn about the findings, and Fiona’s story, at warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/mental-defeat-the-hidden-experience-fuelling-daily-suffering-in-chronic-pain/

An earlier version of this research is explored in Airing Pain 134. Listen now at painconcern.org.uk/warwick-study-mental-defeat/

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