Chronic or persistent pain affects around 28 million adults in the UK, leading to reduced quality of life and significantly impacting people’s ability to work. With sickness absence and reduced productivity costing the UK economy £73 billion per year, the need for effective workplace support is critical.
Yet, most people with chronic pain are not receiving work advice through healthcare services.
Join the Institute of Health Promotion and Education (IHPE) on Tuesday, 2 December for a crucial webinar: Promoting Work Participation for People with Pain: The Pain-at-Work Toolkit
Date & Time: Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 GMT Location: Online
This session hosted by Professor Holly Blake will focus on:
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The rationale for supporting people with chronic pain in the workplace.
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In-depth insight into the co-creation and evaluation of the Pain-at-Work Toolkit – a resource developed in partnership with people living with chronic pain, employers, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholder.
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Key findings from the 3-year study implementing this toolkit across workplaces in England.
This webinar showcases important research findings and a toolkit aimed at supporting people living with chronic pain to effectively self-manage their condition at work and remain productive in the workforce.
Secure your place ASAP to be at the forefront of this crucial development in chronic pain self-management and work participation.
Speakers include: Professor Holly Blake, Dr Wendy Chaplin, Dr Angela Thornton, Dr Melanie Narayanasamy, and Victoria Abbott-Fleming MBE.