On 7th November 2023, the ENVI Committee voted in favour of the SANT Sub-Committee Report on Mental Health. One of the main priorities for the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform in 2023 has been pain and mental health. In June 2023, the European Commission...
On 28th November 2023, the joint ENVI (Environment, Public Health and Food Safety) and LIBE (Liberties) European Parliament Committees, approved the Report on a Proposal for a Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS). One of the main priorities for the...
At present, 150 million people are experiencing chronic pain across Europe, approximately equal to the population of France and Germany combined Recognising and addressing pain in mental health settings and policies are essential to meet the needs of people with both...
SIP is delighted to announce its upcoming event entitled, “Pain and Mental Health: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Event” hosted by MEP Vind. The event will take place at the European Parliament, in Brussels, in Room SPAAK 4B1, on 10th October 2023,...
Today is #WorldPTDay. It takes place every year on 8 September. It is an opportunity to recognise the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community. In 2023 the day will focus on arthritis, with an in-depth look at some forms of inflammatory...
About Pain Awareness Month September is declared Pain Awareness Month by The World Health Assembly (WHA) – a subsection of the World Health Organization (WHO). The month is dedicated to raising public awareness and understanding of pain. The epidemic of pain The...