Dear NAPS community,

 

On the 17th January our good friend and long-time supporter of NAPS, Felicia Cox - known to most as Flick - sadly passed away.

 

We have lost a dedicated, outstanding nurse and a passionate advocate for people in pain. We have also lost a kind, generous and insightful friend who has served as a mentor to many and a selfless source of guidance in times of need. We will dearly miss Flick's quick wit and dry humour, ability to know everyone, thoughtful ideas, and wise counsel.

 

Flick gave a plenary lecture to NAPS in 2024, as she was stepping down from her editorship at the British Journal of Pain. She spoke about the publications she thought had been the most influential to pain management. She often participated in our ask the expert’s panel.

 

Those who would like to share memories, reflections, or condolences are invited to do so on Flick’s memorial page at Felicia Cox | Online-Tribute.com. This tribute is hosted by the British Pain Society and messages will be shared with her family in due course. We will be thinking about how NAPS can pay tribute to Flick when we return in 2027.

 

Flick’s funeral was held on the 12th February at St Paul’s Church Catholic Church in Harefield. The service was recorded and if you want to pay your respects to Flick, the recording will be available for 4 weeks. You can access it by clicking on the link below scroll down and click on the live stream. You will then be able to see the recording.

 

Roman Catholic Parish of Harefield – Church of St Paul

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We will miss Flick dearly - she was extraordinary and an inspiration to all who met her.

 

With sincerest thoughts to John and her family.