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Chronic Pain Course

Deeper Insight, Greater Confidence, Stronger Impact.

Did you know that:

  • 28 million adults in the UK live with some form of chronic pain – that’s nearly half the adult population
  • 7.9 million experience pain that significantly limits their daily lives
  • Yet, chronic pain is rarely discussed, often dismissed, and poorly supported in the workplace.

Many people wake up in pain, go to work in pain, and leave work in pain – silently. The adjust, endure, and disappear behind a mask of normality. Whilst they’re pushing through, employers are losing energy, focus, engagement, and people.

Chronic pain isn’t just a health condition, it’s a hidden barrier to inclusion, performance and wellbeing.

a person with neck pain in the workplace

Flexible Chronic Pain Awareness Training to Suit Every Learning Style

SOS Silence of Suicide offers a Chronic Pain Awareness Course in both in-person and eLearning formats, giving you the flexibility to choose the style that suits you best.

Our in-person sessions encourage open discussion in a safe space – ideal if you learn through conversation and shared experiences. Prefer to go at your own pace? The eLearning option offers flexibility, with interactive content you can complete anytime, anywhere.

Both formats are designed to increase understanding, break stigma, and support better mental well-being around chronic pain – delivered with SOS’s unique empathy-led approach.

Workplaces Can Make a Difference – but Only if We Understand the Challenge

SOS Silence of Suicide’s Chronic Pain Awareness Training helps your team:

  • Recognise the hidden realities of chronic pain
  • Understand its emotional and psychological impact
  • Communicate supportively, without assumptions
  • Build trust and offer meaningful flexibility
  • Foster a culture where people don’t have to mask their pain to keep their place.

Whether you’re a HR professional, line manager, or a supportive colleague, understanding menopause is critical to creating an inclusive, empathetic workplace. With both in-person and eLearning formats, our Chronic Pain Awareness training gives you the tools to support others – no matter your role, learning style, or level of prior knowledge.

Who is This Course For?

This course is for anyone who wants to better understand chronic pain and the impact in the workplace – whether you’re shaping policy, managing a team, or simply want to be a more supportive colleague.

It’s especially relevant for:

  • HR professionals developing inclusive policies and procedures
  • Line managers and team leaders supporting individuals’ day to day
  • Wellbeing champions promoting open conversations around health
  • Employees who want to increase awareness and advocate for others

Organisations looking to embed chronic pain awareness into their culture, training, and support systems will find this course an essential step towards meaningful change

Learn Together: In-Person Training

This course is designed for HR professionals, managers, workplace wellbeing leads, and colleagues who want to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for employees living with chronic pain. It is particularly valuable for organisations looking to improve accessibility, reduce absenteeism, and create effective workplace adjustments.

In-Person Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand what chronic pain is – Learn how chronic pain differs from acute pain and why it persists
  • Recognise the impact of chronic pain – Explore how pain affects individuals physically, emotionally, and socially
  • Develop empathy and awareness – Gain a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with chronic pain through real-life case studies
  • Enhance communication skills – Learn how to have supportive, non-judgemental conversations with colleagues experiencing pain
  • Create inclusive workplace strategies – Discover practical adjustments that can help employees with chronic pain thrive
  • Access and utilise support resources – Learn about medical, professional, and peer support networks that can assist employees

Learn at Your Pace: Online Course

This course is ideal for HR professionals, managers, workplace wellbeing leads, and colleagues who want to develop a better understanding of how chronic pain affects employees and what can be done to support them. It is particularly beneficial for organisations aiming to improve accessibility, reduce absenteeism, and implement effective workplace adjustments.

Online Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand what chronic pain is – Learn the difference between acute and chronic pain and why it persists
  • Recognise the impact of chronic pain – Explore how pain affects individuals physically, emotionally, and socially
  • Identify common symptoms and challenges – Understand the daily realities of living with chronic pain
  • Develop practical workplace support strategies – Learn realistic adjustments that can help employees thrive
  • Enhance communication and empathy – Gain confidence in discussing chronic pain with colleagues in a supportive way through interactive exercises

View our full range of suicide prevention courses that are available for businesses and other organisations throughout the United Kingdom.

Find Out More About Our Chronic Pain Course