The Pain Toolkit is a comprehensive resource designed to empower people living with persistent pain, as well as the healthcare professionals who support them. Developed by Pete Moore, who lives with persistent pain himself, the Pain Toolkit offers practical, evidence-based tools and education to help individuals take charge of their pain management journey.
What We Offer:
- Pain Toolkit Booklet: An interactive booklet available as a hardcopy, digital download, and audiobook. It provides twelve simple, actionable tools for pain self-management. Please note: the booklet is not free and can be purchased via the Pain Toolkit Store. All proceeds support the upkeep and development of the website and resources.
- Pain Toolkit Academy: Online courses and workshops for both people living with persistent pain and healthcare professionals. These courses are designed to be affordable, interactive, and supportive, helping participants develop practical strategies for day-to-day pain management.
- Virtual Reality Hangout: Innovative VR experiences to promote pain self-management messages for both patients and clinicians.
- Resources & Support: A curated suite of resources, including useful links, videos, podcasts, and interviews, tailored for both patients and professionals.
Why Choose Pain Toolkit?
- Developed by someone with lived experience of persistent pain.
- Endorsed by healthcare professionals and patients worldwide.
- Focuses on self-management as the foundation of effective pain care.
- Offers practical, easy-to-understand strategies and tools.
Access & Cost: Many resources are freely available on the website. The Pain Toolkit booklet and workshops are paid, with all proceeds reinvested into the service. Online courses are described as super affordable.
Who Can Benefit?
- People living with persistent or chronic pain.
- Healthcare professionals in community, primary, secondary, and social care settings.
How to Get Started:
- Visit the website to explore free resources and learn more about pain self-management.
- Purchase the Pain Toolkit booklet or enrol in an online course via the Pain Toolkit Academy.
- Contact Pete Moore directly for questions or to join a workshop.
Important: The Pain Toolkit does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or recommendations on medications or treatments. Self-management is intended to complement, not replace, professional healthcare advice.
The Pain Toolkit is suitable for anyone living with persistent pain and healthcare professionals who support them. No referral is required. Resources and courses are available online. The Pain Toolkit booklet and workshops are paid; many other resources are free. The service does not provide medical advice or recommendations on medications or treatments. Self-management should be used in collaboration with your GP or healthcare professional.