FLIPPIN’ everything you thought you knew about PAIN

FLIPPIN’ everything you thought you knew about PAIN: Sleaford

An event for EVERYONE, but especially those affected by persistent or chronic pain.

Pain: do you get it?… it’s estimated that between one third and one half of UK adults live with longstanding (a.k.a. chronic or persistent) pain. Recent decades have seen huge increases in the use of scans, medications and surgery in efforts to pinpoint and then reduce pain, but the numbers of people living with persistent pain and their overall health outcomes show no sign of improving. Pain is common, but it’s also complex and misunderstood.

Flippin’ Pain is public health campaign dedicated to changing the way we think about, talk about, and treat persistent pain. Closing the gap between what modern pain scientists know about pain and public understanding. Bringing the science of pain to the people… those who need it most.

Join Professor Cormac Ryan – Community Pain Champion for the Flippin’ Pain campaign – and a panel of pain experts (including people living with persistent pain) for this fun, informative, free and easy to understand public seminar introducing some of the latest, often surprising scientific understanding of pain.

Flippin’ your understanding of pain could be your first step on the journey to recovery.

Panelist bios:

Mahin Kohli

Mahin works as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist and Independent Prescriber in Pain Management. He has a special interest in helping people manage their pain whilst reducing the long-term use of medications, such as opioids, so they can move towards their individual goals.

Grainne Daniels

Biography to follow.

Tim Atkinson

Tim is a writer and blogger who has won awards, worked with top brands and appeared on national radio and TV. As a chronic pain sufferer he has been working with Flippin’ Pain providing expert input in the creation of pain management resources and programmes.

Tracey Benton

Biography to follow.

Dr Lizzie Doherr

Dr Lizzie Doherr works as a Clinical Psychologist for the Lincolnshire Pain Service and is the Psychology Lead for the service. She has worked to support the emotional wellbeing of people living with neurological conditions since qualifying in 2000 and more specifically in the area of persistent pain since July 2019. Her work now involves a combination of individual pain psychology work with patients, virtual pain management programmes, delivering webinars and supporting the wellbeing of the Lincolnshire Pain Team clinicians. She is passionate about supporting people to live a full, valued, meaningful life and in doing this Lizzie draws heavily on the concepts of acceptance and compassion.

Event details:

When: Monday 13th September, 6.00-7.30pm

Where: The Hub, Navigation Wharf, Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Sign up: Book your place here

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How to get there:

The event will be held at The Hub, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW. Visit their website for further details.

Our Healthcare Professional Workshop and Brain Bus Experience are all on site.

Parking:

Parking is in East Gate Car Park (to the rear of The Hub) use postcode NG34 7DW. Charges apply until 6pm, charges are £1.50 for 3hrs. If you are parking here you can enter the venue on foot via Carre Street.

For any issues or queries regarding the event, please contact events@flippinpain.co.uk clearly stating which event your query is in relation to. Please note, capacity to respond on the day of the event may be limited.