The Societal Impact of Pain
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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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SIP INFOGRAPHICS
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform infographics are engaging advocacy tools that raise awareness about the burden of chronic pain. Covering themes such as the biopsychosocial model, the prevalence of pain, common pain conditions, and patient testimonies. These aim to drive policy change and improve access to treatment.
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News from the Societal Impact of Pain
SIP Stakeholder Forum Minutes Available!
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Stakeholder Forum met on 15 October 2025 to discuss recent developments in European...
From Burden to Prevention: Reframing Chronic Pain in EU Health Policy
On 16 October 2025, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform hosted its annual event, “From Burden to Prevention:...
SIP Sweden Marks the European Day on Pain Awareness with Key Activities
SIP Sweden calebrated the European Day on Pain Awareness this October with a series of initiatives aimed at increasing...
SIP Portugal Celebrates the National Day Against Pain with Multiple Initiatives
SIP Portugal marked the Portuguese National Day Against Pain with a series of impactful awareness-raising activities...
European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2025: Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Age
From 20 to 24 October 2025, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) joins the European Week for Safety and Health at Work,...
World Mental Health Day
About World Mental Health Day 10 October is World Mental Health Day, an annual...
The SIP National Platform Call Report is now available!
The report from the third SIP National Platform Call of 2025 is now available! The meeting, held on 25 September 2025,...