Core Clapton

Support Our Groundbreaking Project: Osteopathy for Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS)

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new research collaboration to pioneer an interdisciplinary approach for treating Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS) also known as bodily distress disorder (BDD).
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Dear Friends and Supporters,

Today, we invite you to be a crucial part of our mission to reshape healthcare for people experiencing medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS). For the past four years, our team has provided relief and hope to patients with these often-overlooked conditions; to reach more people, we need your help.

THE URGENT NEED

MUPS presents unique challenges in healthcare. These patients experience intense, life-altering symptoms without a clear physical cause. 1 in 5 GP appointments is for MUPS, with no diagnosis despite the toll on their quality of life. Many of these individuals come from marginalized backgrounds, have lower incomes, and can’t access private therapies like osteopathy—leaving them with limited options.

THE SOLUTION WE’RE CREATING

At Core Clapton, we’re pioneering a powerful, integrative treatment model, combining osteopathy with psychological therapy. Osteopathy reconnects patients with their bodies, while psychological therapy addresses the emotional layers underlying their physical symptoms. Together these disciplines create a holistic approach that helps patients feel at ease and "at home" in their bodies.

Our model has been successful with our patients, but without an evidence base, we can’t secure the public funding needed to make this care accessible to all.

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS NOW

This research has the potential to transform the way chronic pain and bodily distress are treated, prioritising a deeply personalised, collaborative approach over fragmented, symptom-based care. With your donation, we can collect the essential data needed to validate our approach and make it available to everyone—regardless of income or background.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Make a Donation: Every contribution directly supports our research, helping us build the evidence to advocate for this integrative model.

Share Our Mission: Share this campaign with friends and family who believe in accessible, whole-person healthcare.

Stay Connected: Follow us on social media and subscribe to updates to see the difference we’re making.

By supporting this campaign, you’re helping to relieve chronic pain; and advancing a new, compassionate model of care that values the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Let’s bring lasting relief and hope to people who need it most.

With gratitude,

The Core Clapton Team

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CORE stands for the Centre for Osteopathic Research and Excellence and was created to research and report on osteopathy’s positive effect on chronic pain, to champion awareness within the medical community, and to make sure people’s financial status wasn’t a barrier to living a pain-free.

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