Cornwall & Devon Pain Cafes

27/08/2026

Looking forward to welcoming you all back to The Arborist Cafe on 10th September from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

For our first session after the summer break, we want to focus entirely on easing back in and reconnecting.

The morning will include: Breathwork session with coach Toni Blay to help us unwind.

Time to catch up at the Pain Café over a hot coffee.

We are always keen to welcome new faces to our group. Please note that no referrals are required—everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

12/08/2026

Happy new month, everyone! We hope you are enjoying the beautiful sunshine, but we also know that warmer weather can sometimes bring extra challenges when managing chronic pain.

If you are struggling, please know you are not alone and we are thinking of you. Here are a few ways to help you manage your symptoms and find support this month:

Pace Yourself: Take frequent breaks during outdoor activities.

Gentle Movement: Try light stretching or short walks when able.

Mindfulness: Practice deep breathing or meditation to calm the nervous system.

Connect Online: Visit Connected by Pain at https://pain.cafe

Connect Locally: Come chat with people who understand at our community cafes. You can find a more limited schedule and locations for all of our meetups this month on our website here: https://pain.cafe

Need more support?

Feel free to email Harriet Kelly at [email protected] for further resources.

Gentle hugs to you all! 💙

Connected by Pain is the community hub for those suffering with persistent pain, a resource to direct you to your local peer support group and attend a local pain cafe |

20/07/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday, Thursday 23rd July (10:00am – 11:30am) | The Grow Box Cafe Guest: The Community Gateway team will be joining us to explain their fantastic services.

See you there all, no referrals needed.

17/07/2026

Many of our cafes are taking a summer break in August - please check with your barista about your venue. To continue to offer the support of a pain cafe, we have some summer sessions planned, the first of which is an online e-cafe, open to all, on Thursday 30th July. We hope you can join us. Log in with a cuppa at 12noon.

08/07/2026

We are so looking forward to welcoming you today for our Pain in the Arts workshop!

To help you relax and beat the heat, we'll have fans and ice-cold refreshments ready. No referrals are needed, so simply drop by and try something completely new to help manage your chronic pain. We can't wait to see you 🌞.

Lander Medical Practice Truro Health Park Truro

01/07/2026

A wonderful cafe today at Falmouth Age UK Day Centre🎨 We crafted beautiful "memory and meaning boxes" using magazines, paints, and pastels to tell our unique stories and highlight the things that bring us joy. Seeing everyone's creativity was incredibly moving.

Want to join our next session? Tomorrow (Thursday), we will be at the Dracaena Centre from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. We are thrilled to welcome Sarah from Serenity by Sarah, a licensed homeopath, who will guide us through alternative routes for managing pain.

No referrals are needed—just turn up, meet some friendly faces, and try something new! 🌿

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

29/06/2026

Hello everyone, Please find the schedule for some of our Pain Cafes for July below. You can find all other dates and times on our website.

Wednesday 1st July (10:30am – 12:00pm) | Falmouth Age UK Day Centre, Activity: "Pain in the Arts" workshop. We will be making memory boxes.

Thursday 2nd July (10:00am – 11:30am) | Dracaena Centre, Topic: Exploring alternative routes to managing pain. Guest: Joined by Sarah from Serenity by Sarah, a licensed homeopath.

Wednesday 8th July (11:30am – 1:00pm) | Lander Medical Practice Truro Health Park Truro (Upstairs Waiting Room) Activity: "Pain in the Arts" workshop with local artist Kerry Day.

Thursday 9th July (10:00am – 11:30am) | The Arborist Cafe. Guest: Joined by Neil Davey, a Cognitive Functional Physiotherapist and Non-Surgical Spinal Specialist from Transform Health.

Thursday 16th July | Ponsanooth Village Hall. Notice: ⚠️ Cancelled this month.

Thursday 23rd July (10:00am – 11:30am) | The Grow Box Cafe Guest: The Community Gateway team will be joining us to explain their fantastic services.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

26/06/2026

Yesterday, six participants met to discuss hormone health and the menopause. Throughout this empowering month, our pain cafés have helped men and women better understand the menopause, access vital resources, and build a supportive community network.

Please watch for our upcoming schedule for next month 🫖

The Grow Box Cafe, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Menopause Muse

24/06/2026

We hope you are staying cool in this heat!

Join us tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at The Grow Box Cafe for our final session on hormone health and menopause. We are excited to welcome the Menopause Muse, who will be sharing practical tips and helpful advice.

If you missed our workshops earlier this month, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up. We look forward to seeing you there!

Exciting news! Our Redruth and Camborne café has moved to a brand new home at The Grow Box Cafe. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space this week - join us on Thursday for our launch between 10:00 am and 11:30 am. We will be running a pain in the arts workshop.

Announcement Details:

New Location: Krowji, West Park, Redruth, TR15 3GE

Event Date: This Thursday

Event Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

24/06/2026

We hope you are staying cool in this heat!

Join us tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the The Grow Box Cafe for our final session on hormone health and menopause. We are excited to welcome the Menopause Muse, who will be sharing practical tips and helpful advice.

If you missed our workshops earlier this month, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up. We look forward to seeing you there!

Exciting news! Our Redruth and Camborne café has moved to a brand new home at The Grow Box Cafe. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space this week - join us on Thursday for our launch between 10:00 am and 11:30 am. We will be running a pain in the arts workshop.

Announcement Details:

New Location: Krowji, West Park, Redruth, TR15 3GE

Event Date: This Thursday

Event Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am