Conditions we support
Find out if we can help with your condition
We help people whose pain comes from a long-term condition, a disability or an injury. Search or browse the list below. If you can't see your condition, you can still apply.
Every condition below has its own guide to types, treatments, time frames and your rights at work. You can also read our tips on getting the best treatment.
For example "back pain", "arthritis" or "migraine".
Conditions by type
Back, neck and spine
Chronic back pain
Back pain that has lasted more than three months.
Read the guide
Sciatica
Pain running from the lower back down the leg, caused by pressure on a nerve.
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Slipped disc
Also called a herniated or prolapsed disc.
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Degenerative disc disease
Wear in the discs of the spine that causes long-term pain.
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Spinal stenosis
Narrowing in the spine that puts pressure on nerves.
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Scoliosis
A sideways curve of the spine that causes pain or stiffness.
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Ankylosing spondylitis
Also called axial spondyloarthritis. Inflammation of the spine and joints.
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Whiplash and neck injury
Long-lasting neck pain after an accident or injury.
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Joints and arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Painful, stiff joints, often in the knees, hips or hands.
Read the guide
Rheumatoid arthritis
A condition where the immune system attacks the joints.
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Psoriatic arthritis
Joint pain and swelling linked to the skin condition psoriasis.
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Gout
Sudden, severe attacks of joint pain, often in the feet.
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Lupus
A long-term condition that causes joint pain, tiredness and inflammation.
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Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
Very flexible joints that cause pain, injuries or dislocations.
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Joint replacement recovery
Ongoing pain or difficulty after a hip, knee or shoulder replacement.
Read the guide
Widespread and long-term pain
Fibromyalgia
Pain all over the body, with tiredness and trouble sleeping.
Read the guide
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
Severe, lasting pain, usually in an arm or leg, after an injury.
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ME/CFS
Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also called chronic fatigue syndrome, with muscle and joint pain.
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Long COVID
Ongoing pain and tiredness after a COVID-19 infection.
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Chronic widespread pain
Long-term pain in many parts of the body, with or without a diagnosis.
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Nerves and the brain
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A condition affecting the brain and spinal cord that can cause pain and stiffness.
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Peripheral neuropathy
Nerve damage, including from diabetes, that causes burning or shooting pain.
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Trigeminal neuralgia
Sudden, severe pain in the face.
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Migraine and chronic headache
Frequent migraine attacks, or headaches on 15 or more days a month.
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Parkinson's disease
A condition affecting movement that often causes muscle and joint pain.
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Pain after a stroke
Long-term pain, stiffness or shoulder pain after a stroke.
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Spinal cord injury
Pain and loss of movement after damage to the spinal cord.
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Injury and work strain
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Pain in the hands, wrists, arms or shoulders from repeated movements.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Pain, tingling and numbness in the hand and fingers.
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Tendinopathy
Long-term tendon pain, such as tennis elbow or Achilles pain.
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Frozen shoulder
A painful, stiff shoulder that is hard to move.
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Pain after surgery or an accident
Pain that continues long after an operation or injury has healed.
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Amputation and phantom limb pain
Pain in the remaining limb, or felt where a limb used to be.
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Other long-term conditions
Endometriosis
Painful periods and long-term pelvic pain.
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Crohn's disease and colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease that causes stomach pain and joint pain.
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Sickle cell disease
A blood condition that causes painful episodes, called crises.
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Cerebral palsy
A condition affecting movement and muscles that often causes pain.
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Muscular dystrophy
Conditions that weaken the muscles over time.
Read the guide
Pain from cancer or its treatment
Long-term pain caused by cancer, or by surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Read the guide
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We couldn't find that condition
That doesn't mean we can't help. This list only gives examples. If you live with pain caused by a long-term condition, disability or injury, you can still apply.
Can't see your condition?
You can still apply. What matters most is how your pain affects your daily life and work, not the name of your condition.
- You don't need a registered disability.
- You don't need a final diagnosis, as long as a doctor or therapist is treating your pain.
- You will need medical evidence, such as a letter from your GP, consultant or therapist.
Good to know
- Having a condition on this list doesn't guarantee funding.
- Our trustees look at your needs, how urgent they are and the funds we have that month.
- We fund treatment, equipment and support, not general living costs.
Ready to apply?
Applications open on the 1st of every month and close on the 14th. You can start your application at any time and save it as you go.