Useful links for professionals

UK based organisations

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• Arthritis UK - the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis. They also offer information and support about other rheumatology conditions, including CRPS. Fellowships and grants are available for researchers.

• Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) - supports arthritis research, education and patient engagement. Hosts a range of rheumatology related events and meetings.

• Live Well with Pain - created by a small group of healthcare professionals in England. Their website includes skills and information for people living with pain, plus resources for practitioners supporting pain self-management.

• Pain Concern - founded in 1995 and registered as a charity in Scotland. Offers support to people anywhere in the UK with pain, professionals and anyone who cares for someone in pain.

• Patient UK (for health professionals) - reference article written by UK doctors and based on research evidence, UK and European guidelines.

• The British Pain Society (BPS) - registered as a charity since 1979, as a alliance of professionals advancing the understanding and management of pain for the benefit of patients. Funding and educational opportunities are available. The British Journal of Pain is the official journal of the BPS.

• The Pain Relief Foundation (PRF) - established as a registered charity in1979, the PRF promote research by maintaining and supporting the Pain Research Institute in Liverpool. Research grants and training courses are offered.