SIP Advocacy Toolkit Training in Italy – Report from the Event The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform is pleased to share updates from the first national roll-out of the Advocacy Toolkit in Italy, held on 29 May 2026 in Rome. The training aimed to strengthen...
The European Pain Federation EFIC Congress Financial Aid Programme has been established to promote equitable participation in our Congress by supporting delegates who would otherwise be unable to attend because of financial constraints. As the European Pain Federation...
Are you getting ready for #EFIC2027? The next EFIC Congress – Pain in Europe XV will be held in Glasgow, Scotland on 21-23 April 2027 under the theme “Building Bridges in Pain: Thriving Through Communication”. Test your Glasgow knowledge with our...
Navigating EU research funding can be daunting, particularly for those at the start of their research careers. To help, EFIC has published a new practical guide covering the main EU funding programmes relevant to pain research – from Horizon Europe and the...
The week of 25–31 marks the 2026 European Week Against Cancer (EWAC) The EWAC is a flagship initiative from the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL), bringing together cancer leagues, health advocates, civil society groups, and policymakers to raise awareness...
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...
Stroke Awareness Month takes place every May to raise awareness of the devastating impact of stroke and highlight the importance of providing vital support to survivors and those who care for them. Post-stroke pain is one example of central neuropathic pain. In this...
Be sure to subscribe to the SIP Newsletter to be up to date with the latest developments in pain policy. In each edition, you will find: An overview of the current policy landscape and where SIP’s priorities are focused; A short summary of SIP’s recent activities and...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is pleased to announce the release of our Position Paper on Employment and the Economic Considerations of Pain. Chronic pain can take hold of a person’s life, interfering with patients’ ability to work, walk, sleep, or...
The week of 4–8 May marks European Mental Health Week 2026 This year’s theme, “Stronger Together: Prioritise Mental Health in a Changing Europe” is a call for collective action at a time when Europe is experiencing a profound transformation...
We are pleased to announce that workshop submission for the EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV is now open! We look forward to receiving your suggestion for a session that considers relevance, general interest, quality of speakers, and balance of gender and...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform is pleased to announce the evolution of its Stakeholder Forum into the SIP Policy Forum, marking a more focused and strategic phase of collaboration on European health policy. Across Europe, an estimated 150 million people...
Pain research generates findings that matter: for people living with pain, for health professionals, and for policy. Yet much of that knowledge never travels beyond the pages of scientific journals. The newly established EFIC Lab-to-Society Working Group was set up to...
Recognising Pain After Stroke Observed every May, Stroke Awareness Month highlights the significant impact of stroke and the importance of prevention, early recognition, and access to timely care. While rapid intervention is critical in the acute phase, stroke can...
International Nurses Day 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives Celebrated annually on 12 May, International Nurses Day recognises the vital contributions nurses make to global health and well-being. The 2026 theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future....
