Mission and Aims of The Patient Voice Committee (TPVC) Of The British Pain Society (BPS)
“To make a difference to the lives of people living with pain and those of their carers by making the views of patients, based on experience, influential in the design and delivery of the care and support they receive, by working with and for The British Pain Society (BPS)”.
The Patient Voice Committee was created to act in an advisory capacity to the Council of the BPS, ensuring that the views of patients are represented within the Society and in external discussions about pain. The following are key areas for the Committee:
- To encourage patients to be better informed and involved in decisions about their care.
- To improve patient information within the Society.
- To bring patients and professionals closer together.
- To advise on areas of service improvement and patient liaison and education.
- To work with external bodies to further the work of The BPS.
- To raise the profile of pain within the public and professional communities
TPVC consists of lay members and healthcare professionals. The Chair is appointed by the President and is a co-opted member of Council.