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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Latest news

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COVID-19: FPM statement regarding impacts on training
25 March 2020
The Faculty has released a statement to address the impact of COVID-19 on training in pain medicine and the wellbeing of trainees.
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COVID-19: FPM response to concerns over steroid safety
17 March 2020
The Faculty has released a statement in response to queries from members as to the safety of use of injected steroids for pain procedures during the current COVID-19 virus pandemic.
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COVID-19: Postponement of FFPMRCA Examinations
13 March 2020
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the decision has been made to postpone the March FFPMRCA examination.

Information for patients and carers

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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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FPM 10 Patient Stories
Patient testimonials highlighting the positive work that pain specialists undertake, collected during the Faculty's 10th anniversary in 2017

Join us for our next Interdisciplinary Study Day on 10 June 2020!

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Upcoming Events

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Pain in Secure Environments
The Royal College of Anaesthetists has taken the decision to cancel all events and courses making up our education programme in March, April and May. We have taken this decision due to the on-going global COVID-19 situation in order to reduce the risk to our members and the public.

As a Medical Royal College we have a responsibility to play our part in containing the spread of the virus whilst ensuring the safety of our delegates. Anaesthetists and intensive care practitioners are being called upon to care for patients with COVID-19 and therefore it is in the best interest of the NHS, our members and the wider public to cancel our programme.
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FPM Interdisciplinary collaboration for chronic pain
The Royal College of Anaesthetists has taken the decision to cancel all events and courses making up our education programme in March, April and May. We have taken this decision due to the on-going global COVID-19 situation in order to reduce the risk to our members and the public.

As a Medical Royal College we have a responsibility to play our part in containing the spread of the virus whilst ensuring the safety of our delegates. Anaesthetists and intensive care practitioners are being called upon to care for patients with COVID-19 and therefore it is in the best interest of the NHS, our members and the wider public to cancel our programme.

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
Core Standards for Pain Management Services (CSPMS) is a collaborative multidisciplinary publication providing a robust reference source for the planning and delivery of Pain Management Services in the United Kingdom
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Clinical guidelines
Access the Faculty's clinical guidelines and publications, including competencies, procedures, outcome measures and safety checklists

Pain touches everyone.

It is a universal human experience and 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