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An NHS, nationally commissioned specialist centre providing pain rehabilitation for people of all ages with chronic pain

01/09/2026

Pain Awareness Month: Understanding Pain

September is Pain Awareness Month, and the focus of this first week is understanding pain.

At the Bath Centre for Pain Services, we know that living with persistent pain can be confusing, frustrating and often isolating. One of the most important messages from modern pain science is that pain is influenced by many factors, including the nervous system, emotions, stress, sleep and previous experiences.

For Week 1, we're sharing two excellent resources that explain chronic pain in a clear and accessible way:

▶ https://www.theguardian.com/society/video/2021/jun/28/what-is-chronic-pain-and-how-does-it-work-video-explainer

▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrUL8tOaQs

Understanding pain doesn't make it disappear, but it can be an important step towards managing it more effectively.

Learn more about Pain Awareness Month here: https://www.iasp-pain.org/advocacy/pain-awareness-month/

27/08/2026

Chronic pain is present in 42% of military veterans.
Too often, veterans also experience psychological trauma related to their time in the armed forces.

At BCPS, we believe veterans deserve care that addresses both sides of this coin. We are deeply committed to providing an informed, welcoming, and safe environment for those who have served.

Here is how we support our veteran community:

✅ Interdisciplinary rehabilitation: We combine the approach of physical, psychological and occupational therapies to treat the whole person.

✅ Veteran Aware: Although we are a standard NHS service, we have been welcoming veterans for more than 20 years.

✅ Careful Assessment: Our in-depth online assessments look at physical functioning in everyday life, and mood / trauma history before recommending a treatment path.

If you or a veteran in your life is struggling to manage chronic pain, you do not have to carry it alone.

👉 Explore our specialist care: Visit our new website section designed specifically for Veterans with Chronic Pain at:

https://bathcentreforpainservices.org.uk/?page_id=4255

Rehab

20/08/2026

Join the Bath Pain Forum – a leading event for pain research professionals!
📅Tuesday 22nd September
⏰4:00 – 5:00PM
📍Online
Topic: Mental Defeat as a window to distress and pain behaviour.
Speaker: Professor Nicole K. Y. Tang
Register at the link below:
🔗https://bathcentreforpainservices.org.uk/?page_id=967

17/08/2026

Are you thinking about referring to Bath Centre for Pain Services (BCPS) but uncertain about how/whether to proceed? Would you welcome the opportunity to learn more about the referral and assessment process, or to discuss a referral with a member of the team?

BCPS are now offering regular online referrer drop-in sessions. These offer an opportunity to discuss possible referrals, or the referral process with a senior member of the BCPS team.

Referrer slots will happen on the final Thursday of every month at 3pm-4pm. The next slot will be held on Thursday 27th August

To book on to an upcoming referrer slot please contact [email protected] and you will be sent a Teams link.

We look forward to meeting with you.

13/08/2026

🌱 The BCPS vegetable patch is thriving and we've recently celebrated our first harvest.

Designed to support people living with chronic pain, the accessible garden has encouraged patients to reconnect with the outdoors, develop new skills, share gardening knowledge and build confidence. Patients have been involved throughout, from planting the vegetables to constructing a handcrafted trellis during therapy sessions.

Seeing the garden flourish with pak choi, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, rocket and turnips has been a fantastic example of how meaningful activities can support wellbeing, engagement and achievement. 🍅🌱

10/08/2026

Want to hear about our patients’ experiences of the programme?

Watch Gemma share her journey through BCPS and beyond via the link below, or visit our website to read more graduate stories.

🎥https://youtu.be/4Q8sIQWkK2s
🔗https://bathcentreforpainservices.org.uk/

03/08/2026

At BCPS, we provide an outpatient Pain Clinic Service for Bristol Children's Hospital where patients with chronic pain can access specialist medical, psychology and physiotherapy from our National Service.

To find out more about our regional service visit our website or click here: 🔗https://bathcentreforpainservices.org.uk/?page_id=4157 #

27/07/2026

🍅 As we said goodbye to one of our adult groups last month, one patient left a very welcome mark on the BCPS garden by planting tomatoes. Gardening is really important to him and many of our patients which is why we have this wheelchair-accessible garden space to enable our patients to do valued, meaningful and fun activities

We're looking forward to seeing how they grow over the summer 🍅

20/07/2026

Are you thinking about referring to Bath Centre for Pain Services (BCPS) but uncertain about how/whether to proceed? Would you welcome the opportunity to learn more about the referral and assessment process, or to discuss a referral with a member of the team?

BCPS are now offering regular online referrer drop-in sessions. These offer an opportunity to discuss possible referrals, or the referral process with a senior member of the BCPS team.

Referrer slots will happen on the final Thursday of every month at 3pm-4pm. The next slot will be held on Thursday 30th July.

To book on to an upcoming referrer slot please contact [email protected] and you will be sent a Teams link.

We look forward to meeting with you.

16/07/2026

At BCPS, we’re committed to promoting inclusive, accessible support for everyone.

We’re highlighting some of the organisations that provide support, information, and community for LGBTQ+ people.

Whether you’re looking for advice, connection, or mental health support, these resources may be a helpful place to start

Address

Bernard Ireland House, Building E2, RUH
Bath
BA13NG

Telephone

+441225821181

Website

http://bathcentreforpainservices.org.uk/

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