Help and support

The following organisations offer further advice and support. Please note that the list is by no means exhaustive.

General

BackCare

Information, advice and support for people suffering with back pain.
Helpline: 0845 130 2704
General enquiries: 020 8977 5474
Website: www.backcare.org.uk

Carers UK

Support for people who look after others at home, including advice on lifting.
Carersline: 0808 808 7777
Email: info@carersuk.org
Website: www.carersuk.org

Pain management

Action on Pain

Support and advice for those affected by pain.
Painline: 0845 603 1593
Email: aopisat@btinternet.com
Website: www.action-on-pain.co.uk

Bath Pain Management Unit

Residential and outpatient pain management programmes. Admission is subject to a referral by your consultant or GP.
Tel: 01225 473427
Email: pmu.enquiries@rnhrd.nhs.uk
Website: www.bath.ac.uk/pain-management

British Pain Society

Representative body for healthcare professionals and scientists involved in the management and understanding of pain.
Tel: 020 7269 7840
Email: info@britishpainsociety.org
Web: www.britishpainsociety.org

Pain Association Scotland

Provides an information pack and details of about 20 groups in Scotland.
Tel: 0800 783 6059
Email: info@painassociation.com
Website: www.painassociation.com

Pain Concern

Provides a helpline and a phone service for people who want to talk about their pain problems.
Tel: 01620 822572
Email: info@painconcern.org.uk
Website: www.painconcern.org.uk

Pain Relief Foundation

Information on chronic pain conditions.
Tel: 0151 529 5820
Email: secretary@painrelieffoundation.org.uk
Website: www.painrelieffoundation.org.uk

Pain Support

Information on pain management techniques, message boards and a support club.
Website: www.painsupport.co.uk

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