Pain Concern

31/12/2025

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Go into the new year with the information you need

📢30% OFF annual subscriptions
💥subscriptions include free access to our ENTIRE BACK CATALOGUE
🤝ALL proceeds to Pain Concern

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29/12/2025

Got 5 minutes? You can change lives. 💜

No time? Low energy? That's okay! Micro-volunteering with Pain Concern fits around YOU.

Share a post. Listen to a podcast. Tell a friend. Make a difference. Done. ✅

It's volunteering that works with chronic pain, busy schedules, and yes – you can do it in your pyjamas!

"I volunteer because it gives me a sense of purpose and allows me to help other people in chronic pain" - Glenn, Fundraising Volunteer

Small actions. Big impact.

Ready to help? Email hr@painconcern.org.uk

Read more about the role: https://ow.ly/feHi50XLyIB

25/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from everyone here at Pain Concern! 🎄

24/12/2025

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NOON 25 DEC – MIDNIGHT 9 JAN

the perfect gift for yourself or loved one...

Pain Matters – the magazine for people living with pain, and their healthcare professionals

🎁 30% off annual subscriptions
✨ free access to our entire back catalogue
❄️ all proceeds to Pain Concern

👉 https://pocketmags.com/pain-matters-magazine

23/12/2025

🎄 This Christmas, show yourself some compassion! 🎄

The festive season can be joyful, but it can also bring extra challenges if you live with chronic pain. Shopping, preparations, and family gatherings might trigger worries or even pain flare-ups.

If this sounds familiar, try a calming exercise recommended by pain psychologists Linsay Brassington and Frieda Whelan: Count Down From 5 to Calm.

✨ 5 things you can see
✨ 4 things you can feel
✨ 3 things you can hear
✨ 2 things you can smell
✨ 1 thing you can taste

This simple technique helps ground you and shift your focus to the present moment.
Give it a try and be kind to yourself this holiday season. 💙

Read more about pain and compassion in Pain Matters 87: https://ow.ly/U0Lu50Uq4cv

Listen to a brief guided practice using this technique: https://ow.ly/f4Kw50XLAxP

22/12/2025

📢 Helpline closure notice

Our Helpline will be closed from 23 December and will re-open on 2 January 2026, allowing our team a well-earned rest.

Emails and voicemails received during this time will be responded to when we reopen.

In the meantime, please visit our website for support and helpful resources:
👉 https://ow.ly/SOYm50XLqqe

Thank you for your understanding!

18/12/2025

Our trustee, Cathy Price, is taking part in the Christmas Challenge, completing 12 runs over December to raise money for Pain Concern.

She says: "Pain Concern works tirelessly to produce vital information on pain through various media platforms, provides essential support to those affected by pain and their caregivers, and raises awareness about the challenges faced by individuals living with chronic pain. We are also committed to campaigning for improved pain management services."

Please help her reach her £500 goal - every contribution helps!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherine-saville-4

16/12/2025

Hurry - only 1 charity place left now!

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is one of the UK’s most beautiful city races and you could run it for FREE!

Join and raise funds to help us support people living with pain.

People are suffering - we're offering solutions.
But we are unable to help all the people that need our services.
You can change that.

📅 Race day: Sunday 12th April 2026
🎯 Fundraising target: £350
👉 Ready to run for change?: email - fundraising@painconcern.org.uk

What you'll get:
🎽 Exclusive Pain Concern running vest
📋 Fundraising toolkit and tips
🤝 Support from our passionate team every step of the way
💜 The pride of knowing you've made a real difference

Whether you're an experienced runner or taking on your first half marathon, we'll be with you from registration to finish line.

15/12/2025

Pop along to our local information drop-in at and find out how we can help you, what support we provide and get information on our Pain Education Sessions.

📅 Tuesday 16th December 2025
⏰ 11am to 1pm
📍 Callander Library, South Church Street, Callander FK17 8BN

Not local?

Why not contact our friendly helpline team, who are happy to chat about ways to manage pain?

📞 0300 123 0789

📧 help@painconcern.org.uk

13/12/2025

𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁.

Chronic pain can strain relationships. It can make you withdraw or snap when you don’t mean to.

And sometimes the added stress of managing the festive period when you're in pain can put extra pressure on relationships.

Being open helps others understand what’s really going on.

Tell your family what you need, and ask what they need too.

Listen to Dr Barry Mason in Airing Pain 103, Pain & Relationships, discuss how good communication turns pain from a barrier into teamwork: https://ow.ly/ug9S50XCrzl

If you’re finding things tough, our Pain Concern Helpline (0300 123 0789) offers free listening and support.

12/12/2025

Thousands of young people quietly care for parents or relatives with pain. They may cook, tidy, or simply keep someone company.

These responsibilities can make them feel older than their years.

If your child helps care for you or you know a young carer, let them know how much they’re valued, and support them have time to be young.

Find resources for young carers at https://ow.ly/qA6C50XHqSZ

If you’re finding things tough, our Pain Concern Helpline (0300 123 0789) offers free listening and support.

10/12/2025

Only 2 charity places left!

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is one of the UK’s most beautiful city races and you could run it for FREE!

Join and raise funds to help us support people living with pain.

People are suffering - we're offering solutions.
But we are unable to help all the people that need our services.
You can change that.

📅 Race day: Sunday 12th April 2026
🎯 Fundraising target: £350
👉 Ready to run for change?: email - fundraising@painconcern.org.uk

What you'll get:
🎽 Exclusive Pain Concern running vest
📋 Fundraising toolkit and tips
🤝 Support from our passionate team every step of the way
💜 The pride of knowing you've made a real difference

Whether you're an experienced runner or taking on your first half marathon, we'll be with you from registration to finish line.

We work to improve the lives of