Useful links

Pain

British Pain Society
The British Pain Society is the largest multidisciplinary professional organisation in the field of pain within the UK.

International Association for the Study of Pain
Founded in 1973, IASP is a non-profit professional organisation dedicated to furthering research on pain and improving the care of patients with pain.

PACE (Pain: Collaboration & Exchange)
PACE is a network of healthcare professionals interested in improving chronic pain management.
 

Government

Parliamentary & Assembly

The UK Parliament
To find information on what's going on in Westminster, including transcripts of debates in the Palace of Westminster, Select Committees and All Party Groups.

Associate Parliamentary Health Group (APHG)
The APHG is an all-party parliamentary subject group dedicated to disseminating knowledge, generating debate and facilitating engagement with health issues amongst Members of Parliament.

The Welsh Assembly
If you are living in Wales, or are interested in health issues in Wales, the Health Plan Online is a useful website to visit.

The Northern Ireland Executive
Here you will find helpful information on health issues from the Department of Health, Social Services, and Public Safety, which is provided by The Northern Ireland Executive.

The Scottish Parliament
If you want to know more about healthcare in Scotland, and would like to receive helpful information from the Department of Health visit the Scottish Parliament website.
 

National Health Service

NHS Direct
By clicking here the NHS allows you the opportunity to receive convenient and beneficial health information on the Internet.

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Find out how individual technologies, including medicines, medical devices, diagnostic techniques, and procedures will improve patient healthcare.

MHRA
Regulates medicines and medical products in UK- including pain treatment

Health Technology Assessment
The HTA programme works to provide all those who make decisions in the NHS with high-quality information on the costs, effectiveness and broader impact of health care treatments.
 

Governmental & EU

Department of Health
The Department of Health website will provide you with up to date information on Government health policy for England & Wales, including Government strategy, press releases, and useful contacts.

Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions exists to promote opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services.

Direct.gov
If you need any information on the services provided by the UK government and its departments and agencies, then Direct.gov is a good starting point.

The European Union
Click here for the current outlook on public health and valuable information on the development of health policy in the European Union.