Chronic Pain Coaching/ pain cafes SW

24/11/2025

Just as a reminder we have our Saltash pain cafe tomorrow. Beforehand we have a public engagement event where you can share your views of mental health support and needs in Cornwall. There are still some spaces left, please book on Eventbrite or contact us.
Many thanks.

21/11/2025

Christmas Quiz Night in Plymstock to raise much needed funds. I will bring tickets along to the pain cafes. Tickets also available on the door or via Eventbrite (who charge a booking fee)

15/11/2025

So grateful to Livewell Foundation for their support.
We will be looking to re-apply but in the meantime if you would like to contribute towards the costs of the pain cafes please use the link attached. We have lost funding so even just £1 will help us keep running.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QU6S2BKT

Many thanks

We are proud to share the incredible impact of our funding with Chronic Pain Coaching CIC, who have used their Livewell Foundation grant to bring much needed support to people living with chronic pain in Plymouth.

Thanks to this funding they delivered 39 Pain Cafes that helped people build confidence, reduce their pain, improve their wellbeing and feel part of a community that truly understands them. From guided exercise and expert coaching to safe spaces for honest conversations, these sessions have made a real difference to the lives of local people.

You can read the full story here: https://www.livewellfoundation.org.uk/funding_story_chronic_pain_coaching.aspx

And don't forget our large funding application window is now open. If your organisation is working to improve health, wellbeing or reduce social isolation in Plymouth or South West Devon we would love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply at our website.
https://www.livewellfoundation.org.uk/apply_for_funding.aspx

Livewell Southwest

10/11/2025

Please consider nominating Chronic Pain Coaching CIC. We aren't listed so you need to search then tick the box underneath before entering our name. Thank you!

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

10/11/2025

Afternoon! I have just sent an email detailing November pain cafes and our Christmas Toy giveaway. Please see link below if you haven't received the email and get in touch with us if you would like to be considered for the Christmas giveaway (max 2 children per request).
Stay warm and see you soon!

Good afternoon. I can’t believe it’s November already! I keep seeing countdowns to Christmas (more on that below) and can’t believe there’s so much to do before then!This month’s cafes are as listed below. We will bring information sheets and discuss making pain management plans. Please br...

02/11/2025

Due to staff absence we will be unable to run the Wolseley Road cafe tomorrow morning. Very sorry for the late notice.
Next cafe will be Plympton on 11th Nov, 1-3pm.

29/10/2025

If you're 65 or older please consider taking part in this valuable (paid) research.

28/10/2025

Do you have a smartwatch? Did you know it can help you with pacing?
It should measure your heart rate variability (HRV) - the times between heart beats. The higher the number the more rested you are. The number changes with age, fitness and general health.
A smartwatch can track you over time so you can see how much activity you're doing and it's impact on your nervous system. You need to compare your own HRV over time, not with other people.
I've had a busy few days and it's been interesting to see my watch telling me to rest more (my body was also telling me!). I'll check my HRV again after some more rested days to see how it's going.
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27/10/2025

🌿 Free Online Introduction to Mindfulness

Curious about mindfulness and how it could support you in living well with pain?

Join our free online Introduction to Mindfulness session on Tuesday 28 October, 6.30–8 pm, led by Cath Ashbury, a trained and accredited mindfulness teacher.

You’ll explore:
🧠 What mindfulness is — and how it helps us relate differently to pain
💬 Simple practices such as mindful eating and the body scan
🌸 Ways to cultivate calm and self-kindness, even on difficult days

“I have more mental space and can find calmness and feel grounded more easily.” – previous participant

📅 Tuesday 28 Oct | 6.30 – 8 pm | Online
💌 mindfulness@painconcern.org.uk
📱 07421 125638

👉 Learn more about our full 2025/26 mindfulness programme:https://ow.ly/16q550XgYyy

23/10/2025

We are absolutely delighted to be working with the wonderful Mobilates team to bring safe, supervised movement to our new pain cafe in Exeter, starting next month. Sessions will be the last Weds of every month (except December) at the Wonford Community & Learning Centre Ltd. Spaces are limited so where possible please use Eventbrite to book (we will also have walk in spaces available on the day).
We are already excited to meet new people and help them in their journey of .
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15/10/2025

14/10/2025

We are so pleased to have gained some funding until March for a pain cafe in Wonford, Exeter. It's a service very much needed and we will be seeking further funding to continue the cafes next year. Details to follow......