The Faculty of Pain Medicine @RCoANews is the professional body responsible for the training and practice of specialist Pain Medicine practitioners in the UK. Please note: Handle registered but not yet posting here. www.fpm.ac.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mxt4jru6c22m❗The programme for the FPM Annual Meeting 2026 includes multidisciplinary perspectives on Pain Medicine today. 👩‍⚕️Join colleagues to about hear the latest updates from the Faculty and current conversations in our specialty. 🐥Grab your Early Bird tickets while they last! https://fpm.ac.uk/events/fpm-annual-meeting-202614 Oct 2026 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxt4jru6c22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mx7lpak3qr23The FPM does not recommend routine ketamine use for chronic non-malignant pain. Evidence of consistent long-term benefit is lacking, and the balance of benefits and harms remains uncertain. Read our statement: https://www.fpm.ac.uk/fpm-statement-ketamine-chronic-non-malignant-pain06 Oct 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx7lpak3qr23https://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mx5owqemhk2b🏢 This December will be our first FPM Annual Meeting in the new RCoA Building... ⭐️ This will also be the last stand alone FPM Annual Meeting, before we incorporate the day as part of ‘Anaesthesia 2027’, the RCoA conference. 🎟️ Early Bird tickets: fpm.ac.uk/events/fpm-a... #FPMAnnualMeeting202605 Oct 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5owqemhk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mx5mtje7qk2b🏢 This December will be our first FPM Annual Meeting in the new RCoA Building... ⭐️ This will also be the last stand alone FPM Annual Meeting, before we incorporate the day as part of ‘Anaesthesia 2027’, the RCoA conference. 🎟️ Early Bird tickets: fpm.ac.uk/events/fpm-a... #FPMAnnualMeeting202605 Oct 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5mtje7qk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mwo43o4h6l22🐦‍⬛We've extended the FPM Annual Meeting Early Bird ticket deadline! ⭐️ You can now get discounted tickets until the 30th October 🏢 This is your chance to see the first Annual Meeting in the RCoA Building! Click the link below! https://fpm.ac.uk/events/fpm-annual-meeting-2026 #FPM #FPMAnnualMeeting202629 Sep 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo43o4h6l22https://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mwnfx235bs2uWe’re underway with today’s National Teaching Session, hosted by the Yorkshire region. Dr Mahmoud Alkholany opens the programme with “Deciphering lower back pain: management options”. Thank you to Dr Alkholany and all the Pain Medicine trainees joining us today! #PainMedicine #FPMLearning29 Sep 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnfx235bs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mwlw7yswml2q⏰ Tomorrow: Yorkshire National Teaching Session Join colleagues from across the regions for a morning of expert-led teaching and shared learning. 📅 29 September 🕘 09.00–12.05 💻 Microsoft Teams Programme: https://fpm.ac.uk/fpmlearning/national-teaching-sessions Joining link emailed to trainees.28 Sep 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlw7yswml2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mwbb4dkxhe2qThe Faculty has issued a position statement on the July 2026 update to NICE guideline NG59. Deleting a recommendation is not the same as advising against an intervention. We continue to support multidisciplinary care for persistent pain. https://fpm.ac.uk/fpm-position-statement-july-2026-update-nice-ng5924 Sep 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbb4dkxhe2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mw4a5gjq652e📣 Could you help shape the future of the Faculty of Pain Medicine? Nominations remain open for one vacancy on the FPM Board. Eligible fellows and members are encouraged to stand. Find out how to nominate yourself: https://fpm.ac.uk/fpm-board-elections22 Sep 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4a5gjq652ehttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mw3u2r2o6s2k🐣There are just two days left to get your Early Bird tickets for the FPM Annual Meeting 2026! ❗It's the first one at the new RCoA building, and we're looking forward to a series of brilliant talks. ➡️Get your tickets at a lower price here! https://fpm.ac.uk/events/fpm-annual-meeting-202622 Sep 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3u2r2o6s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mu2t6m4kpf2k📣 Could you help shape the future of the Faculty of Pain Medicine? Nominations are open for one vacancy on the FPM Board. Eligible fellows and members must submit their Notice of Intention to Stand by midday, 23 September 2026. Find out more: https://fpm.ac.uk/fpm-board-elections27 Aug 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2t6m4kpf2khttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mv5vudzxgn2rMeet Dr Tammar Al-Ani, course lead for our FFPMRCA SOE Online Exam Tutorial on 12 October. A Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Dr Al-Ani received the 2024–2025 FFPMRCA Examination Prize. Find out more and book: https://fpm.ac.uk/events/ffpmrca-soe-online-exam-tutorial-october-202610 Sep 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5vudzxgn2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mu2t6m4kpf2k📣 Could you help shape the future of the Faculty of Pain Medicine? Nominations are open for one vacancy on the FPM Board. Eligible fellows and members must submit their Notice of Intention to Stand by midday, 23 September 2026. Find out more: https://fpm.ac.uk/fpm-board-elections27 Aug 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2t6m4kpf2khttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mty3wmm7qs2x🐥Early Bird tickets for The FPM Annual Meeting 2026 on the 1st December are now on sale! 🏢This will be the first FPM event in the brand new RCoA building. ⬇️We've got an brilliant line up of talks this year. Click the link for tickets. https://fpm.ac.uk/events/fpm-annual-meeting-202626 Aug 2026 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty3wmm7qs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mttbqdhovk2d📝Are you taking the FFPMRCA SOE on the 4th November? ❗Did you know we run a SOE Exam Prep course? 📆It's held online on the 20th October and will cover the key areas of the exam. ➡️Click here to book: https://fpm.ac.uk/events/ffpmrca-soe-online-exam-tutorial-october-202624 Aug 2026 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttbqdhovk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mrsgcjuqbk2fThe FPM would like to share a UK-wide project to better understand how pain education is currently delivered within undergraduate medical curricula. If you are in any involved in Pain education, please check out the URL below!29 Jul 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsgcjuqbk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mrpglkhe6s2t❗The FPM are looking for new Essential Pain Management (EPM) Regional Leads. ❓Essential Pain Management is a concise course for healthcare professionals at every stage of learning. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️If you're interested in Pain education, this one's for you. https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-are-open-new-epm-regional-leads28 Jul 2026 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpglkhe6s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mq54jivpss2i👋Our latest FPMLearning Blog is written by the second of FPM Essay Competition winners, Dr Thomas Rae and is another take on AI and the future of Pain Medicine. ➡️A must-read for everyone considering optimal uses of AI in practice. https://fpm.ac.uk/how-artificial-intelligence-ai-will-change-pain-medicine-critical-importance-managing-expectations08 Jul 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq54jivpss2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mq2c2taw3s2aThe next FFPMRCA SOE Prep course is on sale! It's going to be held online on 12th October. If you're taking the SOE on 4th November, this one's for you. Click the link to secure your place: https://fpm.ac.uk/events/ffpmrca-soe-online-exam-tutorial-october-202607 Jul 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2c2taw3s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpxy43izsc2s❓Would you like to contribute to the future direction of Faculty educational events and develop experience in education leadership? 📆The FPM Educational Sub Committee is looking for our new Events Deputy Lead, and we have extended the deadline to Wednesday 29th July. https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-our-new-education-sub-committee-events-deputy-lead-are-open06 Jul 2026 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxy43izsc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpxq5mndv72bA look back at our recent National Teaching Session on paediatric pain. A special thank you to Dr Helen Laycock for hosting the session and sharing the evolution of paediatric peri-operative pain management, alongside an excellent programme from colleagues at Great Ormond Street Hospital.06 Jul 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxq5mndv72bhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpqc662j5f2cProfessor Tom Haqq discussed non-surgical management of shoulder pain, including the role of pain interventions in patient care. Thank you to Professor Haqq for sharing his expertise. #PainMedicine #ShoulderPain #MedicalEducation03 Jul 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqc662j5f2chttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpipwmt2e32hOur National Teaching Session is underway today. The morning opened with Dr Mohjir Baloch introducing the Pain Medicine training pathway, followed by a session on ultrasound approaches to chronic pain interventions. #PainMedicine #MedEd30 Jun 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpipwmt2e32hhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpgslcn2hh2s⏳ Applications are still open for the FPM Education Sub-Committee Events Deputy Lead. Help shape Faculty educational events and support the future of Pain Medicine education. 📅 Closes 1 July, 12 noon. https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-our-new-education-sub-committee-events-deputy-lead-are-open #PainMedicine #MedicalEducation29 Jun 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgslcn2hh2shttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpgdiki5ef2uLooking back at #FPMSymposium26 Dr Andy Whelan explored current and future developments in radiofrequency technology for chronic pain management. Thank you to Dr Whelan for sharing his expertise with delegates. #PainMedicine #MedicalEducation29 Jun 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgdiki5ef2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mozkhwlvw52xInterested in education and events in Pain Medicine? Applications for the Education Sub-Committee Events Deputy Lead role are still open. A great opportunity to contribute to Faculty events and gain leadership experience. Closes 1 July Find out more: shorturl.at/1vP2Ah #PainMedicine https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-our-new-education-sub-committee-events-deputy-lead-are-open24 Jun 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozkhwlvw52xhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mog2z6nhv22xExploring hip pain management at #FPMSymposium26 Dr Manian Murali-Krishnan discussed non-surgical and surgical management of hip pain, including the role of pain interventions in patient care. #PainMedicine #HipPain #MedicalEducation16 Jun 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog2z6nhv22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mog2ay3qdc2xWhat does it take to return an elite athlete to competition after serious injury? Mr Oli Williamson shared insights from an elite female triathlete case study, highlighting rehabilitation, resilience and clinical decision-making. #FPMSSS #EliteSport16 Jun 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog2ay3qdc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mofrvedgc22p❗Applications for our new FPM Education Sub-Committee Events Deputy Lead are open! ➡️Could you contribute to the future direction of Faculty educational events? 📆The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wed 1st July. To read the Job Description and apply, click here: https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-our-new-education-sub-committee-events-deputy-lead-are-open16 Jun 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofrvedgc22phttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mofhpuhfts2lDay 2 of #FPMSymposium26 begins with Dr Robin Correa, Consultant in Pain Management and Anaesthetics at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. #PainMedicine #MedicalEducation16 Jun 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofhpuhfts2l