The Charity
The Pain Relief Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to funding
research and education into the relief of chronic pain in
humans.
It was first established as a registered charity in 1979,
in response to the urgent need for specialised research into
the many different facets of chronic pain. Its main purpose
was the setting up and operating of an institute where that
research could be carried out. This led to the creation of
the Foundation's Pain Research Institute.
The Research Institute has no official funding from either
the N.H.S. or any other government body and thus relies entirely
on charitable contributions and fund raising. Support to
provide the funds for the continuing work of the Institute
is vital and any help given is much appreciated.
The Foundation also provides leaflets designed to help and
support patients and chronic pain sufferers, as well as providing
specially prepared self-help audio cassette tapes and CD's.
The audio tapes are based on treatment regimes established
in the Pain Management Programme at the Walton Centre which
operates in conjunction with the Institute. These techniques
are proven to be very effective.
We also have a network of volunteers who help with our fundraising
programme. Many of them are former pain patients. With our
help and support, these volunteers raise many thousands of
pounds every year through organising many varied fundraising
events and activities. This kind of help is vital and ensures
the continued funding and expansion of the work of the Institute. |
