Kevin has been involved with the Pain cafes since the first one in Perranporth. Kevin is a psychologist who has developed community-based approaches to support people become more confident and skilled in their own self-management of health and wellbeing. Kevin has worked across the world in health, education and voluntary sectors

I’m 62 years old from Cornwall, and a former mechanical engineer. When I was 32 I had what I thought was a routine hernia operation. Unfortunately from that day I have suffered chronic pain and prescribed ever Increasing opioids, gabapentin and antidepressants, for the next 25 years. I am now 5 years medication free thanks to distraction and mindfulness techniques along with exercise/movement to manage my pain. I have used the last 5years to tell my story to clinicians and patients advocating SKILLS NOT PILLS.

Resident fellow at the Institute of Social Prescribing.

Personalised Care Ambassador.

Quality Improvement Partners panel member. Southwest Academic Health Science Network.

College of Medicine and Integrated Care member.

Nikki is an experienced practitioner working within the public, private and voluntary sector for over 25 years developing citizen engagement and participation, pioneering a wide range of programmes both within rural and inner city communities.

Deborah O'Nyons Clinical Lead For Personalised Care and Health Coaching CIOSICB/Director Awenek Coaching & Consultancy.   Deborah is an experienced clinician who has worked across public, charitable and private sectors,  specialising in inclusion, collaboration and personalised, holistic care.