Rethinking Pain
@RethinkingPain
Providing community-based holistic support for people living with long-term pain. [email protected] Rethinking Pain is a service led by @KHL_Keighley
Thanks to Bill Graham @Systemanarchist for arranging yesterday's Community of Practice day, where commissioners, primary care and the VCS came together to learn how to collaborate more effectively for an improved patient experience #collaboration
What a fabulous day at community in practice day - meeting some fabulous speakers including professor Malby, great talk from rethinking pain and a bash at Indonesian music, looking forward to building on connections made and opportunities that are developing.
One of our Health Coaches advised a service user to reconnect with nature and rediscover their passion for photography - this is the result! 🤩 An incredible talent revived and given wings in our beautiful Bradford countryside #GoitStock
📢BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!📢 Join our #PainAwarenessMonth event in Sept - Richard will be leading our team from Settle to Bradford and beyond, passing though all areas supported by Rethinking Pain and celebrating @bradford2025 Find out more: bit.ly/RichardsRamble
This #GiveItATry session focuses on how to assert yourself in various scenarios, including body language basics, how to be heard, and physical and mental self-protection. Book now [email protected] 📆12/8 10-12pm 📍@WindhillCCentre, BD18 📆12/8 2-4pm 📍@HALECharityBfd, BD18
"I have been using compression gloves to help with pain and stiffness in my hands and wrists. I feel the warmth helps to relax muscles and provide support to joints" << feedback from a service user #painmanagement #feedback #tinychanges
Our latest culturally adapted Understanding Pain sessions will be delivered in Urdu and Punjabi, facilitated by our partner @HappyhealthyuBB 📆29/7 2-4pm📍@KHL_Keighley, BD21 📆31/7 2-4pm📍@BradfordMecs, BD1 📆7/8 2-4pm📍Manningham Mills, BD9 To book: [email protected]
Our #GiveItATry season continues! Our #Aromatherapy & Self Care workshops give those living with pain the chance to combine oils with massage to ease pain. Join us: 📆11/8/25 10am-12pm📍Clayton, BD14 📆11/8/25 2-4pm📍Sutton, BD4 #painmanagement #SelfCare
This morning we were truly inspired by Olivia's efforts to raise money for @Chance2Shine - she's walking from Land's End to John o' Groats! Lots of insight gained, ready for our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT next week 👀 Follow Olivia @Artworksby_liv on Insta
"You're not just doing your job" a lovely message to Matt & our team after this person attended a workshop & tried breathing exercises for the first time.
Sound baths are back! Our summer #GiveItATry season gives those in pain the chance to try some new ideas to help with #painmanagement Join us: 📆Weds 13th Aug 2-4pm📍Wright Watson Enterprise Centre, BD10 📆Thurs 14th Aug 2-4pm📍Great Horton Community Hub, BD7 Contact us to book
Just look at some feedback we received at a recent Understanding Pain workshop! The values and benefits of peer and community support were passed on, and now the service user is less isolated, optimistic and full of hope 🌟 #painmanagement #community
We're reflecting on the #Footstepstochange conference- a fantastic day with influential speakers, including @DeepakRavindra5 and others. See the summaries here with Rethinking Pain's Kerry and Dr Jamil speaking about the importance of adapting culturally: bit.ly/F2C-Videos
Our Clinical Lead Shahzad Jamil’s work was showcased @LeedsBeckett -exploring what’s possible when we work with diverse communities in place & on equal power terms - honouring culture, faith and values to co-create workshops
How Prof Mark Johnson @leedsbeckett welcomed everyone to their Pain summer showcase event- this is going to be a fun day
A busy few weeks for Rethinking Pain! A highlight has to be capturing the unique stories of two young people in service - we spoke about the difficulties they've encountered in their daily lives due to their #pain and how friendships have been affected. New videos coming soon 📽️
Last week we met with our partner @HappyhealthyuBB to share skills and key points from our Creative Therapy workshop. Happy Healthy You will be adapting and delivering this innovative module in #painmanagement to the diverse population of Bradford in Urdu and Punjabi 💬
Last week we ran two sound baths at accessible community locations (@KHL_Keighley and @westendcentre1) to help our participants to relax and regulate their bodies. Thank you to Kerry at This Liberating Life for facilitating
Our partner @HappyhealthyuBB has been invited to Buckingham Palace to celebrate their achievements! What an honour. Thoroughly well deserved! #royalgardenparty
Our CEO and founder has been invited to the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. From lived experience to leadership, this honour reflects the strength of our team, our partners, and the communities we serve. “I wish I could take everyone with me.” #RoyalGardenParty #HHU