Problems

LIVING WITH PAIN 

Living with pain is never easy and can very much impact on one's mental health also and lead to depression, anxiety and frustration. People may feel that others around them many not always understand the impact that their pain has on them, which can lead to feelings of isolation. 

There is help out there from a number of organisations who can help with different ways to manage pain and also to offer emotional support to those who are living with pain. 

For different skills and resources and pain management techniques check out the following organisations from whom you can get support and information. 

NB Also see our section on Health. 
https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/health/


Action on Pain
0345 6031593
https://action-on-pain.co.uk/
Providing support and advice for people affected by chronic pain.

BackCare
0208 977 5474
https://backcare.org.uk/i-have-back-or-neck-pain/
Information on back or neck pain 

Burning Nights CRPS Support
01663 795055
https://www.burningnightscrps.org/
A UK charity which is there for everyone who is impacted by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Every day, people are being diagnosed with CRPS. It is a difficult and debilitating condition where many people live in silence and alone. As a patient led organisaiton they believe in the power of the patient and carer advocacy. 

CRPS UK: Supporting People with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
https://crps-uk.org/
CRPS UK is a patient led organisation for people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, their family and friends and anyone working within the healthcare system. They offer support, education, assist with research and raise awareness of CRPS. 

Flippin Pain
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/
Flippin' Pain is a pulbic health campaign with a clear goal: To change the way we think about, talk about and treat persistent pain. Getting to know the science of pain can have game-changing results. This new information can change the way we think about persistent pain, what we do about it, and even how it feels. Flippin' your understanding of pain could change the lives of you and your loved ones forever. 

Health Experience Insights
https://hexi.ox.ac.uk/chronic-pain/support-groups-for-chronic-pain
Support groups for chronic pain 

Live Well with Pain
https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/
The website is all about learning new approaches and skills to help you live well, despite your persistent pain. Their tools and resources are tried and tested  - many are now regularly used across the NHS to help people to learn how to self-manage their pain. They also encourage you to find the right support - from healthcare practitioners and others - who can work with you on your self-management journey. 

NHS: How to get help for your pain
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/pain/how-to-get-nhs-help-for-your-pain/
If you have been struggling with pain for more than 12 weeks, there are many services that can help. 

NHS: 10 Ways to reduce pain
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/pain/10-ways-to-ease-pain/
Whether your pain has just come on or you've lived with it for years, these tried and tested self help steps can bring you relief

NHS Inform
Managing your mental health when you have chronic pain 
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/chronic-pain-self-help-guide/

Pain Concern
0300 123 0789
https://painconcern.org.uk/
Pain Concern works to improve the lives of people living with pain and those who care for them. 

PainUK
Away with Pain: Who can help when your GP can't?
https://painuk.org/awaywithpain-julia/away-with-pain-who-can-help-when-your-gp-cant/

Pelvic Pain Support Network
https://www.pelvicpain.org.uk/
Provide support, informatiion and advoccy for those with pelvic pain, their fmailies and carers. Their information for patients is certified by the Information Standard. 

The British Pain Society
https://www.britishpainsociety.org/people-with-pain/
Resources for people living with pain and those who care for them 

The Pain Toolkit
https://www.paintoolkit.org/
A persistent pain problem can be difficult to understand and manage on an everyday basis. The Pain Toolkit website has been developed form the Pain Toolkit aimed at those living with persistent pain and those who support them. 

Useful Videos 

Connect Health: Living with Persistent Pain: Carolyn's Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vO1djUBFe8

NHS: Managing Chronic Pain: Gemma's Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUqYSfMoyIo

Generation Calm: Chronic Pain Meditation/Natural Pain Relief/Relaxation for Pain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3-SlMJHrms

This Messy Happy: Living with chronic pain: Jack's Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46pMpibOAek