Welcome to the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

The Faculty of Pain Medicine is the professional body responsible for the training, assessment, practice and continuing professional development of specialist medical practitioners in the management of pain in the UK. We support a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management informed by evidence-based practice and research.

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Evolving challenges in delivering a pain service during the COVID-19 pandemic

We've developed a live resource which captures key challenges, relevant guidance and information to support local decision-making for pain services during COVID-19.

Find support in managing the challenges of COVID-19

Latest News

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Response to NHSE Optimising Personalised Care Framework
The FPM has made a statement on the publication of the NHS England Document: 'Optimising personalised care for adults prescribed medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: Framework for action for ICBs and primary care'.
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FPM, RCoA and FICM statement on industrial action
The BMA’s ballot of junior doctors in England shows an overwhelming majority in favour of industrial action, beginning with a 72-hour walkout in March. We understand only too well the frustration of our members regarding workforce shortages and other factors causing a steady erosion of morale and wellbeing
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FPM response to Independent Review of Examinations
The Faculty welcomes the publication of the independent review conducted by Professor John McLachlan into all examinations delivered by the Royal College of Anaesthetists

FPMLearning

Visit our open resource for all trainees providing a variety of teaching materials including case reports, journal club, recommended reading, webinars, podcasts, and other resources.

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Information for patients and relatives

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For Patients and Relatives

Information for patients and relatives about medications, interventions and pain medicine
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Patient information leaflets

Information leaflets for patients on medications, interventions and driving
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FPM10: Patient Stories
Patient testimonials highlighting the positive work that pain specialists undertake, collected during the Faculty's 10th anniversary in 2017

Upcoming Events

Poppies

FPM Study Day: De-escalation of prescription opioids
Two days of updates and discussions on best practice in opioid prescribing, the neurobiology of
substance abuse and addiction

Opioids Aware

Opioids Aware is an internationally renowned online resource for patients and healthcare professionals to support prescribing of opioid medicines for pain. This resource was developed in collaboration with Public Health England.

Learn more about opioids

Faculty Publications

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Guidelines and publications
Access various guidelines and publications published and endorsed by the Faculty, including clinical guidelines and statements
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Core Standards
A collaborative multidisciplinary reference for the planning and delivery of pain management services in the UK
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Clinical guidelines
Clinical guidelines and publications, including competencies, procedures, outcome measures and safety checklists

Pain touches everyone. It is a universal human experience.
Pain is one of the most common reasons to seek medical advice. e-PAIN is an interactive, multidisciplinary programme designed to help people learn and better understand pain.

Learn more about e-PAIN