Education as part of wider health policy and improvement strategies.

1. The majority of people living with persistent pain will receive treatment for the pain from non-specialists in pain management who may not have received the necessary training to deliver high-quality care. 2. There is now a wide range of learning platforms and packages available, but these may struggle to reach beyond those with a specialist interest. Addressing this will require action at both local and national levels to prioritise training in pain management. 3. Although education may improve knowledge, changing behaviour will require a wider change in clinical culture, including changing public and clinical attitudes and ensuring that the NHS recognises, prioritises and rewards high-quality pain management.