Charity in bid to boost chronic pain representation on screen

A leading charity is calling on better depictions in TV and films of people who suffer chronic pain from a range of ailments, such as rheumatoid arthritis (David Jones/PA)

An arthritis charity will launch a guide for the TV and film industry aimed at seeing better representation of chronic pain sufferers on screen.

Versus Arthritis said the move came after research suggested the lack of storylines and characters concerning chronic afflictions was contributing to sufferers not seeking support while also having negative impacts on their mental health.