Already trained to deliver ESCAPE-pain? Join one of our FREE monthly clinics to get the latest updates and ask questions.
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Already trained to deliver ESCAPE-pain? Join one of our FREE monthly clinics to get the latest updates and ask questions.
More info at bottom of page.
The ESCAPE-pain programme is a 6 week (12 session) rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain, that integrates educational self-management and coping strategies with an exercise regimen individualised for each participant. It helps people understand their condition, teaches them simple things they can help themselves with, and takes them through a progressive exercise programme so they learn how to cope with pain better.
The two programmes compliment each other, and are taught together within a 1.5 day facilitator training course, however, they are two separate programmes, with their own participant eligibility criteria and session content.
The flexibility of ESCAPE-pain means it can be delivered in a variety of locations and by a range of professionals. The programmes have been successfully delivered in outpatient physiotherapy departments, leisure centres and local community settings by physiotherapists, osteopaths and exercise professionals.
The ESCAPE-pain facilitator training consists of a 1.5 day course, covering ESCAPE-pain for hips, knees and backs.
Eligibility:
In order to attend either training course, providers will need to demonstrate they meet the pre-requisites to attend facilitator training.
If you are working outside of the NHS or would like more information on the benefits of engaging clinical support staff in ESCAPE-pain delivery, eligibility requirements, and best practice/support required, please view this decision tool.
All three points must be met in order to attend training. View this decision flow chart tool to help determine exercise professional eligibility to attend training.
Please note: ESCAPE-pain does not have a train the trainer model. By attending ESCAPE-pain training you will be able to deliver the programmes, however, you will NOT be able to train others to deliver it. If you should have any questions regarding the course in general or you eligibility to attend please email us at escape-pain@oruk.org.
The full day training covers:
Please note the training does NOT provide:
The training focuses on the skills and knowledge required to deliver the ESCAPE-pain programme(s) and a working knowledge of the conditions being addressed by the ESCAPE-pain programme is assumed. Should you have any questions regarding the course content then please email us at escape-pain@oruk.org
The ESCAPE-pain for knee, hip and back training is accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Trained ESCAPE-pain facilitators that are members of this professional body are eligible for 10 CPD points.
After completing the training course, facilitators will receive the following resources and support:
CIMSPA have identified the ESCAPE-pain training as enhancing within their quality assurance review, for evidencing good practice within our operations, processes, and procedures, and offering high quality education provision to our learners. Find out more.
Discover a variety of other CIMSPA-accredited courses to enhance your skills in the fitness and sports sector; explore the full range on their website.
Clinicians and Exercise professionals from existing sites (sites delivering either ESCAPE-pain programme: for knees/hips and/or for backs).
Clinicians and Exercise professionals from new sites (i.e. sites not delivering either ESCAPE-pain programme: for knees/hips and/or for backs).
Facilitator training course dates |
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Month | Dates | Course timing | Location | Course availability | Registration links |
SEPTEMBER 2024 | 17 and 18 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 17/09/2024 – 18/09/2024 registration link |
BACKS TRAINING SEPTEMBER 2024 | 24 | 9.00 – 12.30 | Delivered virtually* | Places available | 24/09/2024 registration link |
OCTOBER 2024 | 15 and 16 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 15/10/2024 – 16/10/2024 registration link |
NOVEMBER 2024 | 19 and 20 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 19/10/2024 – 20/10/2024 registration link |
DECEMBER 2024 | 10 and 11 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 10/12/2024 – 11/12/2024 registration link |
JANUARY 2025 | 21 and 22 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 21/01/2025 – 22/01/2025 registration link |
FEBRUARY 2025 | 25 and 26 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 25/02/2025 – 26/02/2025 registration link |
MARCH 2025 | 18 and 19 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 18/03/2025 – 19/03/2025 registration link |
APRIL 2025 | 29 and 30 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 29/04/2025 – 30/04/2025 registration link |
MAY 2025 | 20 and 21 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 20/04/2025 – 21/04/2025 registration link |
JUNE 2025 | 17 and 18 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 17/05/2025 – 18/05/2025 registration link |
JULY 2025 | 1 and 2 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 01/07/2025 – 02/07/2025 registration link |
AUGUST 2025 | 19 and 20 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 19/08/2025 – 20/08/2025 registration link |
SEPTEMBER 2025 | 16 and 17 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 16/09/2025 – 17/09/2025 registration link |
OCTOBER 2025 | 21 and 22 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 21/10/2025 – 22/10/2025 registration link |
NOVEMBER 2025 | 18 and 19 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 18/11/2025 – 19/11/2025 registration link |
DECEMBER 2025 | 02 and 03 | 9.00 – 16.00
9.00 – 12.30 |
Delivered virtually* | Places available | 02/12/2025 – 03/12/2025 registration link |
Prior to course registration, please review our cancelation policy and terms and conditions outlined in our memorandum of understanding. A full list of our operational policies, and detailed procedures governing the ESCAPE-pain programme can be accessed here.
Although the hip/knee and back training courses have been combined into a 1.5 day course, facilitators should continue to deliver the two programmes separately. If you would like to deliver the two programmes together (including participants with hip and knee and back pain) please contact escape-pain@oruk.org.
If you’re interested in hosting a face to face ESCAPE-pain facilitator training course for your staff, please get in touch with the team escape-pain@oruk.org.
Over 2,000 facilitators have been trained to deliver the ESCAPE-pain programmes, demonstrating a strong commitment to increasing access to the ESAPE-pain programme for participants across the UK. Watch the videos below, to see what facilitators have said about the programme:
The ESCAPE-pain facilitator clinics are monthly support sessions for trained facilitators from new or existing ESCAPE-pain sites who would like implementation support.
The 1-hour sessions will be focused on answering questions from facilitators on various topics related to implementation of the ESCAPE-pain programme(s). The sessions are open to facilitators trained to deliver either ESCAPE-pain for knees/hips or ESCAPE-pain for backs.
In order to make the most of the sessions we ask that you let us know, in advance, what questions you have or areas you would like covered in greater detail, within the registration form so that we can ensure this content is covered during the session.
ESCAPE-pain Facilitator Clinics | ||||
Date | Time | Location | Topic | Registration Link |
19 September | 14:30 – 15:30 | Microsoft Teams | ESCAPE-pain question and answer session | Register here |
26 November | 11:00 – 12:00 | Microsoft Teams | What’s next? Supporting participants after the programme | Register here |
29 January 2025 | 11:00 – 12:00 | Zoom | Data: Utilising the new data portal | Register here |
11 March 2025 | 14:00 – 15:00 | Zoom | Running ESCAPE-pain as a physio assistant | Register here |
8 May 2025 | 14:30 – 15:30 | Zoom | Creating partnerships | Register here |
3 July 2025 | 15:00 – 16:00 | Zoom | Revisiting education topics: Pain, mood and anxiety | Register here |
10 September 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Zoom | Retention | Register here |
13 November 2025 | 15:00 – 16:00 | Zoom | Motivational Interviewing – Managing difficult conversations | Register here |