The Societal Impact of Pain
WHO ARE WE?
ABOUT SIP
The ‘Societal Impact of Pain’ (SIP) platform is a multi-stakeholder partnership led by the European Pain Federation EFIC and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE), which aims to raise awareness of pain and change pain policies.
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The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform aims to achieve improved
care and pain management across the EU, to reduce the societal impact of the disease which touches upon all aspects of life. If you have not yet endorsed the
SIP Joint Statement, there is still time.
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SIP Denmark Announces New Article on Patient Inclusion
SIP Denmark is excited to announce the release of a new article on patient inclusion and shared decision-making in...

SIP Spain: Latest News
SIP Spain have some exciting news to share! SIP Spain has contributed to the sixth edition of the iSanidad 2024...

SIP Portugal: Survey on the Impact of Chronic Pain and Employment
SIP Portugal is promoting their Survey on the Impact of Chronic Pain on Employment. This initiative aims to better...

New SIP Resources Translations Available!
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of multiple translations of different...

SIP National Platform Call Report Available
The Report from the first SIP National Platform call of 2025 is now available! The first SIP National Platform meeting...

Watch the Joint ECO and EFIC Webinar on Cancer and Pain: Challenges, Solutions, and Innovations
To mark World Cancer Day 2025, the European Pain Federation EFIC and the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) hosted a...

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Be sure to subscribe to the SIP Newsletter, which includes quarterly updates on: SIP priorities and activities; SIP...