Dr Pete Gladwell Obituary
15th October 2026
The British Pain Society is deeply saddened by the news of Dr Pete Gladwell’s passing and extends its sincere condolences ...
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Call for Session Proposals Now Open: BPS Annual Scientific Meeting 2027
6th October 2026
The British Pain Society is delighted to invite proposals for parallel sessions and workshops at its 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, ...
British Pain Society contributes to feature highlighting the vital role of community pharmacists in pain care
10th July 2026
The British Pain Society is pleased to have contributed expert clinical insight to a feature in Independent Community Pharmacist, “To ...
Together, we will do more for pain
Developing interdisciplinary partnerships between researchers, health and social care professionals, and people experiencing pain to promote the safest and most effective pain management throughout the United Kingdom.
BEST CARE
To enable people experiencing pain to live full lives and to support their carers, families and friends.
COLLABORATIVE WORKING
To build effective partnerships with professional organisations, charities, advocacy organisations and government to ensure the best pain management.
MAKING PAIN VISIBLE
To raise awareness of pain and its many impacts with health and social care professionals, policy makers and the public.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
To develop excellence through education for health and social care professionals to provide the best patient outcomes through education and safe and high-quality evidence-based care.
APPLYING RESEARCH TO INDIVIDUALISE CARE
To support research on the causes of pain and its treatment, translating advances to promote personalised and timely care for people with pain.
DIVERSITY OF PAIN
Pain is individual and influenced by numerous factors including gender, ethnicity, disability, and socio-economic status. Research, education, and policy must reflect this diversity to ensure equitable and inclusive care.