A new film, Your Voice Matters, from researchers at Keele University has been released to mark Pain Awareness Month this September. Created by people who live with chronic pain for people with chronic pain, the film explores what it is like to live with pain, the value of connecting with others, and the importance of taking part in activities that matter - including research.
The project is the main output of a 2024 SPCR Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) grant award titled 'Broadening Engagement and Awareness of Chronic Pain and of Public Involvement (BEACON)' by lead Sarah Harrisson and was one of six SPCR innovative projects funded to build relationships with under-served communities and make research more inclusive.
The stories featured in the film are powerful, inspiring and hopeful.
Your Voice Matters very much aligns with the aim of the Pain Awareness Month movement to highlight the need for better understanding, support and research for people living with pain.
Join the celebration event
We are delighted to invite those interested to Celebrating the Film: Your Voice Matters — an online event showcasing a short film created by people living with pain for people with chronic pain. The film features powerful real stories about living with pain and demonstrates the enormous potential of lived experience to shape research, influence policy, and improve care.
Event details:
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday 18 November 2025, 12:00 – 13:30
💻 Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
💻 Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1779775940749?aff=oddtdtcreator
Who’s welcome:
People living with pain, researchers, clinicians, health and social care professionals, community leaders, funders and policymakers — anyone interested in improving care and strengthening research partnerships with people with lived experience.
People living with pain, researchers, clinicians, health and social care professionals, community leaders, funders and policymakers — anyone interested in improving care and strengthening research partnerships with people with lived experience.
During the session, we will:
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Screen Your Voice Matters
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Hear reflections from the co-production team behind the film
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Open discussion on how the film can be best used to make a difference