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.
Latest News
Opioid optimisation statement and guidance
Recruiting for FPM Doctors in Training representative
Applications are open for a FPM Learning Trainee Member
Upcoming Events
Effective conversations for pain clinicians 2025
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
For Patients and Relatives
Patient information leaflets
FPM10: Patient Stories
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.
Faculty Publications
Guidelines and publications
Core Standards
Clinical guidelines
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.