Availability : Edinburgh Wide
Who is this for?
Adults with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals.
Description
Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals.
Podcast
Our podcast Airing Pain brings together people with chronic pain and top specialists to talk about the resources which can help. Informed by patients, healthcare professionals & internationally recognised experts.
Magazine
Our quarterly magazine, Pain Matters, contains news and features on self-management techniques, pain treatments and personal experiences of living with pain. To subscribe to our magazine, visit our website or email order@painconcern.org.uk
Pain Education Session
Our Pain Education Sessions are for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term.
Helpline
Pain Concern offers telephone and email support service to individuals in the UK through our helpline. Our skilled Helpline team aim to support and empower callers.
What to expect when you contact us:
- An empathetic listener
- Information about pain and self-management techniques
- Directions to high quality publications and resources
- No medical advice – the helpline does not replace medical services.
You can contact our helpline anytime by e-mailing help@painconcern.org.uk or phoning 0300 123 0789 and leaving a message, including your phone number. Our Helpline team will respond the next working day.
How do I access this?
- Self referral
Mindfulness bookings are now available on Eventbrite at Pain Concern & Cath Ashby Events – Upcoming Events | Eventbrite.
Is there a cost?
Free
Location information
Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4DS
Opening times
- Service users can access our online forum 24/7.
- The Helpline is run by a trained team of volunteers, who aim to respond to voicemails and e-mails from service users within 3 working days.
Contact Details
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Downloads
Dates for Mindfulness Sessions - May 2026 Onwards
(93.61 KB pdf)
Pain Concern - Who we are
(215.75 KB pdf)