The Chronic Pain Coach

Everyone back to school, work, reality after the summer holiday? September's here, let's go!

What a busy month September will be! People back to school /work/ reality after the summer holidays.
We will be running our monthly pain cafe sessions and talking about communicating with friends and family when you have chronic pain/illness. What would you want others to know? Please post below.
Please tag anyone you know struggling with pain so they can join us this month.

Want to know more about what's available in Plymouth to help you? We will be there, along with many other wonderful support organisations. Do pop by and say hello!

Dolly, we will always love you.
What an inspirational lady, not just through her music but all the charitable work she did quietly in the background.
I love this quote reminding us to practice gratitude and keep things in perspective.

Hi ,
OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART IN RESEARCH
I've been working with a wonderful Occupational Therapy lecturer from a local University, who's interest is in chronic pain. She is undertaking some research for us around people's experiences of the pain cafes. She is looking for a small focus group to work with, people who have been to a cafe and can freely share their thoughts. There really isn't any research into pain cafes so your help would be greatly valued. A link to the consent form is below along with some information. Please reach out to Rebecca on [email protected] if you have any questions.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/plymouth/consent-form-focus-group

🧘‍♀️ FREE WOMEN’S ONLINE SEATED YOGA

Join Michelle Finlay Yoga for welcoming weekly online seated yoga sessions that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

The sign-up link is in the comments below. Please sign up for the first session to sign up for all of them.

Any issues, drop us a message!

Move gently, breathe deeply and reconnect with your body without needing to get up and down from the floor. Each session combines mindful movement, breathing and relaxation to help improve mobility, release tension and calm the mind.

📅 Every Wednesday, 16 September–16 December
⏰ 7–8pm
💻 Online via Zoom

✔ Suitable for all ages and abilities
✔ Ideal for anyone with limited mobility or new to yoga
✔ No previous experience needed
✔ All movements can be adapted or omitted
✔ No one can see you; you can only see Michelle
✔ Simply bring a sturdy chair and wear comfortable clothing

This supportive women-only space is open to all women, including trans women and anyone who identifies as a woman.

You only need to register for the first session to be signed up for the full programme.

Sessions are delivered by Michelle Finlay on behalf of Wellbeing Workshops Devon CIC.

Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended.

We welcome the Government's announcement that disabled people in England will be able to use their concessionary bus passes 24 hours a day from April 2027, but we still have some concerns. Removing restrictions on when disabled people can travel will only make a difference if they can actually get on a bus in the first place.

What has been your experience of travelling on buses?

I can't believe we turned 3 today! Please 'like' our post if you've been to a pain cafe in the last 3 years. We are profoundly grateful to have met you all.
Please see our pain cafes this month, including our Plymouth cafe at University of Plymouth. We look forward to seeing you this month,
Julie.