Are you prescribing gabapentinoids for patients in pain? If so, you won't want to miss the Pain Nurse Network Chronic Pain SIG masterclass on 20th Nov. Sign up now at the link below so you can hear the wonderful speakers Dr Emma Davies, Dr Mahindra Chincholkar and Ms Emily Cumberpatch.

It was a pleasure joining Jean Campbell on the I'm Fine podcast this week 🎙️ to discuss #chronicpain after #cancer and our Medical Research Foundation funded research exploring how our body mindsets impact post-cancer recovery. Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience youtube.com/watch?v=UIETKC…

The presence of major chronic pain (affecting 1 in 4) and anorectal dysfunction (3 in 5) had a strong impact on QoL after rectal cancer treatment. (Nationwide Norwegian data)

There's still time to get your tickets for next weeks Gabapentinoid Masterclass- book now to avoid disappointment

Everything you wanted to know about prescribing and managing gabapentinoids for people, sign up. Takes place online next wed 20th Nov. Details below

Happy holidays to all our network members are followers!

Join us for the 2025 Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice event 13 March A joint event with Royal College of Anaesthetists to discuss patient safety, including the barriers to delivering safe perioperative care and strategies on how to overcome them Book your space here rcoa.ac.uk/events/patient…

Hot off the press my latest publication is available online via Nursing Standard! This is my first "how to" article in which i explore the steps to a chronic pain assessment. journals.rcni.com/nursing-standa…

A must join for anyone working in acute care with surgical patients

This year's #PIPS 25 focuses on all things #opioid related. The British Pain Society Pain Society have joined forces once again with the Pain Nurse Network to provide a programme with content for everyone. Only £100 for members (early bird ends March 25) Book now lnkd.in/eBX6bMYq

More amazing speakers and topics for ~PIPS25 jointly hosted by The British Pain Society & Pain Nurse Network. I'm delighted to welcome Dr Paul Farquhar-Smith as a speaker and co-Chair. Awarded 5 CPD. Programme bpsasm.org/opioids-in-cli… Registration kenes.eventsair.com/bps2025/pipsed…

This week’s #PAIN Featured Image summarizes the promises and challenges of digital therapeutics (DTx) for behavioral chronic pain management. Learn more in @chris_eccleston et al.’s new paper bit.ly/4hVK0uh

Sleep problems is one of the most frequent problems the Pain Toolkit receives. Dr Sue Peacock will be providing some handy tips, when she presents on 2nd European Pain Supported Self Management Conference. Well-aHead eventbrite.co.uk/e/2nd-european… #SelfmgtLIVING-Works

Thanks to the team Nursing Standard How to administer a #LA infusion for #pain management . Of interest to Pain Nurse Network members journals.rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Did you know anyone in the UK can call themselves a #Nurse? Even if they have no qualifications, have been struck off or convicted of a crime? Support Dawn Butler ✊🏾💙 campaign to #ProtectNurse Write to your MP here. Pls RT ! action.rcn.org.uk/page/166204/ac…

Only 12 days left for The British Pain Society and Pain Nurse Network members to (a) apply for a bursary and (b) pay early bird rate. Suitable for all disciplines in including #palliative care, #pharmacy, #community and #general practice. bpsasm.org/opioids-in-cli…

📢New Podcast📢 The latest episode of Pain and Palliative Care Forum podcast is live! This episode explores late effects cancer-related pain. I had the chance to chat with Felicia Cox FRCN 💙 💛 Diana Greenfield FRCN PhD RN about their experiences of late effects cancer-related pain tinyurl.com/mr33n2dh Pain Nurse Network

🚨 Calling all pain management professionals! Join us on June 3, 2025, for Education Day at the BPS ASM. Three expert-led workshops covering opioids, lifestyle medicine, and ultrasound-guided interventions. Limited spots available—register now! bpsasm.org/registration🎟️🔗

📢Research Project📢 I am interested in speaking to those living with cancer-related pain and also family members who have experience of caring for a loved one with cancer-related pain. For more information tinyurl.com/3yj8ruah The British Pain Society UKONS Pain Nurse Network

Congratulations to Karin Cannons for 20 years of service! You continue to be an Inspirational leader in pain nursing!