If you want to get in touch with Pain Concern you can write to them at: Unit 1-3, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS 
or for more information and other ways to get in contact with them, you can visit their website, www.painconcern.org.uk, where you can also visit their forums and read the programme blog!

Airing Pain Helpline: 0300 123 0789 There are a number of ways you can donate to Pain Concern click here to find out more!

Programme 43: Patient involvement and pain management

Involving pain patients in health services and learning how to self-manage pain whilst working.

In this edition of Airing Pain, Paul Evans travels to Northern Ireland to visit a patients’ organisation, the Patient and Client Council. The Council provides patients with an independent voice in the health and social care system by involving those who live with chronic pain in the decision-making process and supporting patients who wish to make a complaint, with the overall aim of improving patient services in Northern Ireland.

Louise Skelly, Head of Operations at the Council, describes her organisation’s work promoting information and advice across the healthcare system and using patients’ experience, suggestions and stories to raise awareness of chronic pain. She highlights some of the advances and improvements that the Council has brought about in recent years.

This programme was funded by the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards For All programme in Northern Ireland.​
 

Programme 42: Endometriosis and Support Groups

Learning to manage endometriosis and how support groups can help.

 
Paul Evans visits an endometriosis support group in Belfast, and interviews founder Anna Jaminson and guest speaker gynaecologist Dr David Hunter.
 
Dr Hunter discusses the research about how endometriosis develops and people living with the condition describe their experience in depth, including the impact upon personal relationships with family and friends. Members of the support group talk of their immense relief at finding people with similar stories to share. 

This programme was funded by the Big Lottery Fund's Awards For All programme in Northern Ireland.

 

 

Programme 41: Inside A Multidisciplinary Pain Team

A look at a multidisciplinary pain team, which utilises experts from different disciplines to formulate management strategies for patients.

In this edition of Airing Pain, Paul Evans travels to Northern Ireland to meet a multidisciplinary pain team at Craigavon Area Hopsital, including doctors, psychologists and physiotherapists, led by Dr Paul McConaghy. We find out how cases of chronic pain are discussed by experts of different disciplines and how management strategies are then put into place. The importance of educating GPs about chronic pain is discussed, as well as the need for empathic and respectful professionals.

This edition was funded by the Big Lottery Fund's Awards For All programme in Northern Ireland

 

Programme 40: Children In Pain

The pain management needs of children and young people and the impact of their pain on family life.

This programme was funded by Pain Concern’s supporters and friends.

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This programme focuses on pain in children and young people, including the different needs they have and the unique challenges that their care presents compared to adult patients.

Paul Evans and Christine Johnston talk to experts at children’s hospitals in Edinburgh and Glasgow about the strategies they use for helping young people to cope with pain. Although there are obvious differences between treating an infant and a teenager, the aim is always to enable young people in pain to live the fullest lives they can, while minimising the effects on their education and socialisation.

We also consider the wider impact of a young person in pain upon the family unit and we hear from Sam Mason about how chronic pain has impacted his life at home and at school.

Programme 39: National Pain Audit

The state of pain services in England and Wales: the National Pain Audit’s findings revealed.
 
At the launch of the National Pain Audit at the Science Museum in London, Paul Evans talks to people who took a leading role in its development about the need for an audit and what their findings suggest needs to be done in the future.
 
For the first time, the Audit will make available to patients and healthcare professionals detailed information on local pain management services. Richard Langford and Cathy Price of the British Pain Society discuss the reports findings, including the need for more pain clinics to adopt the minimum international standard for interdisciplinary services. This would enable them to take a biopsychosocial approach to pain management, which, as Richard Langford explains, can make a crucial difference to patients. Cathy Price also discusses how pain clinics could do more to help patients remain in or get back into employment.
 
We also hear from Christine Hughes and Jean Gaffin, who have both been involved in the campaign for better pain services, about the problem of inconsistent service provision and the need to work towards a national standard.
 
For more information on the National Pain Audit and to find out about your local pain services visit: www.nationalpainaudit.org

Programme 38: Can your pharmacy help?
Finding out about the role of the pharmacist and how service users can get the most from them.

 
Paul Evans speaks to Professor David Taylor from the University College London School of Pharmacy about the perceptions and reality of the pharmacist’s role and their skills. Pharmacist Emma Hinks talks about how pharmacists can help you with services like the Medicines Use Review (MUR), which looks at how you are getting on with your medicines. We also hear about the increasing emphasis on pharmacists communicating with their service users, working together with other services and recommending non-pharmaceutical forms of treatment. 

Programme 37: What is Pain?

Looking at the fundamental principles of what pain is.
 
In this programme Professor Lorimer Moseley, Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and Chair in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia, explains the relationship between chronic pain and the brain, incorporating personal stories which illuminate this relationship. The importance of providing good explanations of pain to those living with it is also looked at. According to Moseley, evidence shows that learning about your chronic pain can lead to a reduction in the pain you experience.

 

Programme 36: Societal Impact of Pain

Pain Concern sent Janet Graves to Copenhagen to cover the third Societal Impact of Pain conference, organised by EFIC, which was attended by over 400 delegates from 35 European countries in May 2012.
The show reveals that across Europe access to pain services can be patchy and limited. For Professor Hans Kress, president of EFIC, part of the problem is that pain isn’t recognised as a disease. Justin Marasi from Italy points to progress at the political level in his country, but concedes that there is work to be done.
So what would a good pain service look like? Dr Judith Hooper highlights innovations made in her council of Kirklees and we also hear from people living with pain about the issues they have faced, including the importance of being believed.

This edition of Airing Pain was funded by Grünenthal.

 

Programme 35: The Northern Ireland Pain Summit

Paul Evans presents a special edition of Airing Pain, covering the 2012 Northern Ireland Pain Summit, organised by the Pain Alliance for Northern Ireland. At the summit, Janet Graves interviewed representatives from government, the voluntary sector, health professionals, and of course patients. We hear from amongst others, Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride, chair of the Pain Alliance for Northern Ireland Dr Pamela Bell, and Kate Fleck, national Director for Arthritis Care in Northern Ireland. Dr William Campbell, consultant in anaesthesia and pain medicine at Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Belfast, speaks on the provision of pain services across Northern Ireland. Patients attending the summit give us their stories and say what brought them there. Tania Kennedy, director of Business in the Community, sets out her thoughts on how the world of business can better take account of chronic pain.Pamela Bell and Kate Fleck conclude with their thoughts on the ‘road map’ for action following on from the pain summit.

This edition of Airing Pain was funded by Grünenthal.

 

 

 

Programme 34: Ankylosing Spondylitis & The Patient Perspective

In programme 34 the form of arthritis affecting the spine, known as ankylosing spondylitis (AS), is discussed. Paul Evans speaks to Iain MacDonald and Tom Downie of the Edinburgh branch of the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society, about their role in supporting people with the condition. Paul also talks to Janet Johnson of PSALV about psoriasis, a condition linked to AS.
Sue Clayton, who has been involved with Pain Concern for many years, spoke at the 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Pain Society. She gave a patient perspective to healthcare professionals at the meeting. At this year’s meeting, Paul Evans spoke to Emma Briggs on the topic of improving the pain education of healthcare professionals.

'This show was funded by Pain Concern’s supporters and friends.

 

Programme 33: Gender and Communication

In Programme 33 the link between gender and pain is investigated. Paul Evans speaks to Dr Barry Sessle, who specialises in orofacial pain, on the subject. Their conversation reveals key differences in how both sexes can experience and tolerate pain.
Clinical psychologist Dr Amanda  Williams explains how attitudes to pelvic pain are determined by gender.  Men often experience discomfort in discussing what is perceived as a ‘woman’s problem’. Communication can often be life-saving, and the importance of opening up, and in turn receiving the necessary support, is emphasised.
The importance of having support in dealing with pain is further exemplified by Phil and Sue O’Brien. Phil lives with cluster headaches, and the couple reveal how they have learnt to manage his pain together.

This edition has been enabled by an educational grant from Pfizer Ltd

Programme 32: Pain Management Programmes     

Programme 32 is based at the Glasgow Pain Management programme, which is run over twelve weeks. In order to respond directly to questions received by Pain Concern, Paul Evans speaks to both those who run the programmes, and those participating.

The programme’s clinical lead, consultant clinical psychologist Martin Dunbar, discusses the main aims and objectives of the values and acceptance based programme. In turn those partaking reveal their own experiences: how they came to be referred, and the impact it has had on their daily life.

To provide further insight into how pain management programmes operate, Lynn Watson, the nurse at the Glasgow Pain Management programme, explains what her role entails and shares advice on how to make the most out of medical appointments. Vera Elders, assistant psychologist, clarifies how mindfulness can be of use to those who live with pain.

All involved illustrate the far-reaching benefits of taking part, and emphasise the importance of putting yourself, and not your pain, in control.
This show was funded by Pain Concern’s supporters and friends.

 

Show 31: Brain Imaging: looking into your pain

Show 31 highlights research into the neurological processes that will help with the understanding of pain.

Paul Harvard Evans talks to Professor Karen Davies from University of Toronto and Dr Yves De Koninck from the Quebec Pain Research Network in Canada. They discuss the benefits that research into brain imaging and pain networks can bring to pain prevention and treatment.

De Koninck adds, which will only fuel this controversial argument, that chronic pain is in fact a disease in itself. He says that people living with pain have lost their body’s ability to control the pain sensation and repress it.  He also discusses the perception of pain, which Davies says emotions play a significant part in.

This show focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of pain, which may help those living with the condition understand what is happening to them.

Those interviewed include:

Professor Karen Davies, Neuroscience at University of Toronto, Canada.

Dr Yves De Koninck, Director of the Quebec Pain Research network in Canada

Airing Pain : Programme 30 : 3rd April 2012

 

Programme 30: Successful Research and Chronic Conditions

 

In Programme 30 we learn about the benefits of involving patients experiences in the research process. Producer and presenter Paul Harvard Evans talks to members of SUCCESS, a group which works with researchers to ensure more effective research findings, and researchers from Swansea University.

SUCCESS - Service Users with Chronic Conditions Enabling Sensible Solutions is a group of patients, carers and former patients with experience of chronic conditions. They work towards making research better and in turn contributing to policy change within the health service.

David Rae, from Swansea University, adds that there is a new tradition of involving patients in the research process. This involvement, rather than participation in the research itself, can include identifying research needs; helping design the research; applying for funding; and recruiting participants.

Mostyn Toghill, who lives with type one diabetes, highlights the need for patient involvement and the significance of groups like SUCCESS. For instance, discussing personal experiences with service providers, can highlight the need for research into the uniformity off services throughout different health boards. By working with groups like SUCCESS, it is clear that research will become much more relevant and results will become increasingly reliable and valid. You can contact SUCCESS at successinreseach@swansea.ac.uk

Angela Evans - Research officer at Swansea University

David Rae - College of Human & Health Science at Swansea University

Members of SUCCESS including Mostyn Togill, John Flynn, Angela Evans & Jill Edge. This show was funded by Pain Concerns supporters and friends. Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people
 

 

 

Programme 29 Fibromyalgia.

Paul Evans looks at the chronic condition Fibromyalgia, speaking with Professor Ernest Choy.We also meet Lucy and discover how the condition affects her. Professor Dwight Moulin considers treatment available and the future for people suffering from this condition.

For more information on Fibromyalgia go to http://www.ukfibromyalgia.com/

This show was funded by Pain Concerns supporters and friends. Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk

 

Programme 28 Challenging Pain. 

Utilising self-management changes the role of both those with chronic pain, and their health professionals. It is explained how the relationship can change, and why it is essential that self-management is considered as part of the treatment process, and not merely as an extra.
Interviews with:
Rachel Gondwe, Training Services coordinator with Arthritis Care
Jill Davies, workshop leader at Challenging Pain
Herbie Roley, workshop leader at Challenging Pain
Kirstine MacDowall, volunteer tutor at Arthritis Care
Toyin Onasanya, Arthritis Cares South England training administrator

For more information on Challenging Pain go to www.arthritiscare.org.uk

This show was funded by Pain Concerns supporters and friends.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 

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Airing Pain : Programme 27 : 21st February 2012

Programme 27 Arthritis - Challenging Perceptions.
Arthritis Care, UK's largest charity supporting the 10 million people with arthritis, provides greater insight into the condition and clears up some of the many misconceptions.

David Walsh from Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre and experts from Arthritis Care – including their helpline manager Jo Cumming - provide us with useful advice on how to adjust so that living with chronic pain is more bearable.

Arthritis, inflammation of the joints, is thought to be a condition which affects the elderly. However, the high prevalence of arthritis amongst older generations may arise simply because it is a condition with no cure. It is a long term condition and can affect people of all ages – even babies.

Kate Llewelyn (Arthritis Care’s Head of Information Services) who developed arthritis at a young age, tells us about their new booklet for parents. It provides strategies on how to adapt family life when a child is diagnosed with a form of the disease. Kate also discusses people’s negative attitudes and ignorance towards those living with an invisible illness, for instance: her right to a disabled parking space even though she looks perfectly healthy.

Lexy Baxter (24) shares her experience of living with arthritis at a young age and the steps she takes to prevent her condition taking over her life.

Minal Smith (editor of Arthritis News) also discusses how Arthritis Care can provide information and solutions for every day difficulties such as where to find clothes with Velcro.

For more information go to www.arthritiscare.org.uk.

This show was funded by Pain Concern’s friends and supporters.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 26 : 7th February 2012

Programme 26 – Following the Patient Pain Pathway The British Pain Society maps out a simpler route for pain patients. Airing Pain hears from both specialists and those living with chronic pain about how the patient-doctor relationship can be improved; and in turn how treatment of the condition can be more effective. We hear from Jean Smith, who lives with chronic backpain and depression, on how a breakdown in communication with GPs can lead to a lack in confidence and a feeling of worthlessness. Now, thanks to the British Pain Society and the newly developed 'Pain Patient Pathways', the patient voice is being taken into greater consideration. Douglas Smallwood, Chair of the BPS Patient Liaison Committee, discusses how 'special interest groups' work towards including the patient perspective, empowering individuals by giving them the information they need to question GPs. The show also discusses the benefits of a multi-disciplinary approach and self management. Those interviewed include: Jean Smith - who lives with chronic backpain and depression Douglas Smallwood - Chair of the BPS Patient Liason Committee Martin Johnston - Royal College of General Practioners' UK Champion in chronic pain and on the executive committee for the Pain Patient Pathways. Mark Ritchie - GP based in Swansea with a special interest in pain management. Kevin Geddes – Director of Self Management at Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) This show was funded by Pain Concern’s supporters and friends.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 25 : 24th January 2012

Programme 25: A Heads Up on Migraines In what is the Global Year Against Headache, Airing Pain discusses the different types of chronic headache and provides advice on how to self-manage the condition. Presenter Paul Harvard Evans talks to several specialists including Dr Giles Erlington from the National Migraine Centre, who says although there is no cure for migraines, the key is to managing symptoms. This begins with correct diagnosis. By learning to recognise triggers such as sugar intake; and managing your lifestyle accordingly i.e., diet and sleep patterns. Earrington also highlights that for those prone to migraines, it is important to have a sense of routine - the body doesn't like surprises. We also hear from those living with chronic headaches who share their experiences; and Heather Sim, who tells us the steps to take to get referred to a migraine clinic. Interviewees including patients and pain specialists: Giles Erlington, Medical Director of The National Migraine Centre Heather Sim, Chief Executive of The National Migraine Centre Patients including: Keri Bucholz, Emma Williams and Chris Whitehouse. This show was sponsered by Pain Concern's friends and supporters, for more information see our Just Giving page.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 24 : 10th January 2012

In Programme 24Paul Evans explains the Alexander Technique, and the benefits it offers to those who live with chronic pain. An interesting perspective is provided by Daphne Wood, a qualified teacher of the Shaw Method which applies the principles of Alexander Technique to swimming. This interview is conducted in a swimming pool, and it is highlighted how the ideas behind the Alexander Technique can be used to effectively combat and manage pain in everyday life. Also in the show, physiotherapist Paul Cameron takes part in a Q&A wherein patient questions received by Pain Concern are answered. Interviews:

Daphne Wood of Pain and Able swimming.

Paul Cameron, lead physiotherapist at Cameron Physiotherapy, a Pain Specialist Physiotherapist with the NHS Fife Pain Service, and a PhD Researcher with the Centre of Academic Primary Care, Aberdeen University This show was funded by Pain Concern's supporters and friends, and an educational grant from Grunental.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 23 : 1st January 2012

In show 23 Paul Evans investigates limb pain, covering Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Limb pain following injury and surgery and phantom limb pain. He is joined by Sunni Boschoff who suffered a crushing injury to her hand and now has CRPS. Also appearing are Dr Bill Mc Rae and Dr Joan Hester who discuss both drug and imaging therapies. This show was funded by a grant from Big Lottery Fund Awards for All, Scotland and an educational grant from Pfizer LTD.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 22 : 13th December 2011

In show 22 Paul Harvard Evans highlights the role of body language and facial expressions in understanding those in pain. When other forms of expression are limited, due to learning difficulties for example, this assumes even greater importance. Evans highlights this in relation to a pilot project in East Kent, where a training pack for carers will allow them to assess what is normal behaviour for each individual and notice a change in this behaviour when they are in pain. He adds to this by discussing a recent study on the facial expressions of mice; and the role of animal models and how predictive they are in measuring human pain. Also in this show, Evans highlights the success of self help groups and the “bonding experience” individuals can share. Val Conway, lead clinician for community chronic pain services in East Kent. Jeff Moghul, Professor of Pain Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Sue Clayton, past member of BPS patient liaison, who has had neuropathic pain following surgery to relieve her back pain in the early 1980’s. This show was funded by a grant from Big Lottery Fund Awards for All, Scotland and an educational grant from Pfizer LTD.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 21 : 29th November 2011

In show 21 Paul Harvard Evans highlights the success of NHS Highland’s chronic pain services. Those that have a long term condition and live in remote areas of the Highlands face even greater challenges in receiving adequate treatment. This service has significantly increased the number of patients treated and allowed medical professionals to be much more efficient with their time. The show also discusses the use of opiod drugs to treat chronic pain. Evans speaks to both health professional and patients including: Jill Wilson, who lives in the Highlands and has lived with chronic pain for fifty years Jackie Milburn, clinical nurse manager for the chronic pain service at NHS Highland Dr John Macleod, consultant anaesthetist at Caithness General Hospital in Wick and Clinical Lead for the chronic pain management service. Cathy Stannard, consultant in pain medicine at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. Marion Beatson, who has lived with chronic pain since having a work place accident eleven years ago Dr David Gillanders , clinical psychologist who shares his time between the University of Edinburgh and Lothian Chronic Pain Service This programme was funded by a grant from Big Lottery Fund Awards for All (Scotland) and by an educational grant from Pfizer Ltd.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 20 : 15th November 2011

Economic & Societal Impact of Inadequate Treatment of Chronic Pain In show 2 Paul Harvard Evans highlights the long-term economic and societal costs of insufficient treatment for people with chronic pain. In discussing the issue with several specialists, they find that this gap in treatment is due to inadequate services and the length of time it takes to be referred by your GP. The show also discusses how chronic pain should be acknowledged as a condition in its own right; and the human right to access pain management without discrimination. Evans talks to several specialists from across Europe including: Beverly Collet, consultant in pain medicine at the University Hospital Leicester and Chairperson of the Chronic Pain Coalition. Brian McGuire, a clinical psychologist from National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway’s pain clinic and director of the centre for pain research. Gina Plunkett, Chairperson of Chronic Pain Ireland, who lives with chronic pain. Michael Sands, Chair of Anaesthesiology, pain and palliative care at the Ruhr University and past president of the German Pain Society Judy Birch, Chief Executive of the Pelvic Pain Support Network. Mary Baker, President of the European Brain Council and European Federation of Neurological Associations. Ros Meek, Director of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) Ceri Philips, Professor of Health Economics at Swansea University This show was funded by an educational grant from Grunenthal.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 19 : 1st November 2011

Programme 19 Looks at the impact of pain on family life and relationships. Paul Evans investigates how a family therapist can help with these relationships. The show is in the context of a two day workshop held by the Association for Family Therapy Scotland. Guests include: Dr Elaine McWilliams who uses her own experiences with pain to relate to clients. The impact of ilness on intimacy and sexual relations is examined. Jan Parker discusses the frustrations children feel when they encounter pain in the family home and the effect this can have on development. Finally Dr John Rowland from the University of Chicago discusses the benefits of a "resilience approach" - not just bouncing back but bouncing forward.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 18 : 24th May 2011

Programme 18 focuses on the ?Growing Old with Pain? conference held earlier this year. During which a board of medical professionals answered questions raised by patients, professionals and charitable bodies alike. The clear message throughout is that pain is not an inevitable part of ageing, and should not be considered a condition that must be lived with. There are ways of managing pain in the elderly, and this programme gets some personal insight into people's own experiences in pain management. The importance of family and carers taking an active role in the management of elderly patient?s pain is highlighted, and we hear the inspirational story of Michael and Rosemary Morrison who together have rebuilt their lives around their chronic back pain. Educating people about pain is discussed, particularly the possibility of changing medical undergraduate curricula in order to educate professionals about the best treatments for pain.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 17 : 10th May 2011

The British Pain Society has launched a new Special Interest Group and we talk to experts at this event. We meet Dr Martin Johnson, a GP based in Yorkshire who has a long standing interest in chronic pain. He?s at the forefront of medical politics and particularly the successful campaign for pain to be made a clinical priority. Also featured, Professor Irene Tracy, director of the brain imaging unit at Oxford University, Dr Mark Porter and Dr Martin Johnson, Royal College of General Practitioners UK Clinical Champion for pain management.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 16 : 26th April 2011

The theme of programme 16 is "if I have rocks in my way, I shall keep them all: one day I will build a castle". Paul Evans talks to patients and professionals at Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh to hear their uplifting approaches to pain management. The programme focuses on the way that mind and body work together, with psychologists playing as important a role as physiotherapists. It looks at how tackling negative thoughts and patterns of behaviour are as crucial as dealing with the physical aspects of pain. It investigates how local services like Lothian Chronic Pain Service empower people in pain, and help them to find strategies to give value to their lives again. Paul Evans also gets an insight into the amazing benefits of Hydrotherapy for those in pain. The message of the programme is one of heroism and hope.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 15 : 12th April 2011

In programme 15, Paul Evans speaks to psychologist David Craig of Glasgow, who comments on his communication skills training DVD for chronic pain proffesionals. GP Mark Ritchie explains how depression and chronic pain can be linked, and gives advice on how patients can prepare for medical consultations, using the memory aid: Ideas, Concerns, and Expectations. And finally we hear from a number of patients and how they effectively broke down any communications barriers with health professionals in order to gain the most that they can from their consultations

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 14 : 29th March 2011

In Programme 14 Paul Evans looks at spinal cord stimulators with Dr Steve Gilbert and also complex regional pain syndrome. Sleep is a significant problem for many listeners; Professor Mark Blagrove considers this basic need. Dr. Tang explains the relationship between pain and sleep. At the end of the programme Edith Mowatt describes her experience of living and coping with nerve root pain.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 13 : 15th March 2011

In Programme 13, Lionel Kelleway hears some advice from Dr Steve Gilbert for those experiencing backpain and Phil Sizer of Pain Association Scotland provides advice on pain managment programmes. We also learn about the epidemiology of pain, and hear from Generation Scotland about how learning more about this can help with the identification of risk factors. With Dr Shilpa Patel, Dr Sue Peacock and Sir Michael Bond providing more information on different cultures and pain.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 12 : 1st March 2011

In Programme 12 Paul Evans looks at Sativex and also considers the effects of taking illegal street cannabis. Trigeminal neuralgia is discussed in detail and more listeners questions are answered by doctors.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 11 : 15th Febuary 2011

In Programme 11 Paul Evans looks arts and crafts whose therapeutic qualities may have been recognised by their practioners for centuries, which have only come under scientific scrutiny over the last decades. We visit Bath's Royal United Hospital Pain Clinic where their Stitchlinks group meet. Stitchlinks is an online support network for people who enjoy using crafts therapeutically. Dr Laura Mitchell of Glasgow Caledonian University is an experimental psychologist whose background is in music psychology. She discusses the value of music in pain management.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 10 : 1st Febuary 2011

In Programme 10, Paul Evans visits the Bath Pain services to find out what goes on at the Pain Management Programme there. We meet the patient group to learn about their experiences in living with pain, and what brought them to Bath, and learn about how the programme can help young people in pain.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 9 : 18th January 2011

In Programme 9, Paul Evans meets Pain Nurse Kathryn Nur and listens in on two consultations with her patients. We learn what TENS machines are and how they can help those in pain, and how acupuncture can help. We also meet Ann Taylor and learn about how her new web service, Paincommunitycentre.org will better educate health professionals about people in pain.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 8 : 4th January 2011

In Programme 8, Paul Evans starts the new year by looking at how people with pain can stay in, and get back to work. The programme also looks at what benefits are available for those in pain, and the difference between having a "sick note" and a "fit note".

Programme 8 was produced with an Educational Grant from Napp Pharmaceuticals.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 7 : 21st December 2010

In Programme 7, Paul Evans visits the Frenchay Hospital Pain Clinic in Bristol to meet the staff and patients there. We learn about how to talk to your health professional and about how to improve your excercise and mobility, and the patients at Frenchay tell us their stories of living with and managing pain.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 6 : 7th December 2010

In Programme 6, presented by Paul Evans, we learn about the background to how arthritis causes pain from Dr David Walsh, while Dr David Laird explains just how pacing can help manage pain. We also cover some of the more recent developments in pain management in the community, and Pete Moore, author of the Pain Toolkit, provides his personal story.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 5 : 23rd November 2010

In Programme 5, presenter Lionel Kelleway visits the Bronnlys Residential Pain Management Programme in Wales. As well as learning about what happens at pain management programmes from the staff and patients, we hear Lionel's personal story in learning to manage his pain at Bronnlys.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 4 : 9th November 2010

In Programme 4, Dr Rae Bell tells us how a good diet can help in managing pain, Vidyamala Birch explains how Mindfulness can help, and Ron Parsons talks about his experiences living with pain. Dr Mark Turtle once again answers your questions in our Q+A session.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 3 : 26th October 2010

In Programme 3, we meet Sam Barton and his mother Jan as they take us through Sam's story of growing up in pain. We also hear about helping young people manage their pain,and Dr Amanda Williams provides answers in our Q+A session. Finally, we pay tributeto the late Claire Rayner, Patron of Pain Concern, who died October 12th aged 79.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 2 : 12th October 2010

In programme 2, we hear Rachel Yorke talk about Neuropathic Pain, post-operative pain,shingles, and how you can manage it, while Dr Mark Turtle provides answers to yourquestions about living with, and managing pain.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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Airing Pain : Programme 1 : 28th September 2010

In this first programme, presenter Lionel Kelleway introduces us to chronic pain, how to manage it on a daily basis, and provides a taster of what is to come later in the series.

Pain Concern is a UK wide charity providing information and support for people who live with pain and those who care for and about them www.painconcern.org.uk
 
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