Supporting People with Persistent Pain: Nutrition in Practice

Supporting People with Persistent Pain: Nutrition in Practice

Are you a healthcare professional working with individuals living with persistent pain? Nutrition is a vital — yet often underutilised — component of effective pain management. This interactive, evidence-informed workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence to integrate nutrition into your clinical or community-based practice.

What’s new?
In response to participant feedback, this session has been extended to three hours, allowing more time for discussion, reflection, and practical application. We’re also excited to introduce a brand-new section on mindful eating — designed to support behaviour change and help individuals build a more positive relationship with food.

What you’ll gain:

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• Clearly explain the connection between nutrition and persistent pain to patients and colleagues
• Identify key dietary components that influence pain and overall wellbeing
• Offer tailored, practical advice that considers real-world barriers such as cost, accessibility, and fatigue
• Confidently use the Live Well With Pain Nutrition resources in your practice
• Explore mindful eating strategies to support sustainable, positive dietary habits

What to expect:

• Evidence-based insights into the relationship between diet and pain
• A second-half focus on the role of plant-based variety in a nutritious diet, with practical tips for implementation
• Interactive breakout discussions, case studies, and opportunities for reflection and feedback
• Practical tools and resources from the Live Well With Pain programme
• A new emphasis on mindful eating to enhance nutrition conversations and support behaviour change

This workshop is ideal for clinicians, NMPs, AHPs, and community-based professionals looking to expand their toolkit for supporting people with persistent pain. Join us for a practical, engaging session that blends science, compassion, and real-world strategies.