Out Now – First SIP Quarterly Newsletter of 2026
The first Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) quarterly newsletter of 2026 is now available! In this edition, you will find: A reflection on current challenges and opportunities for pain advocacy at the EU level; SIP’s contribution to the FEMM Committee Draft Report...
News from Denmark: Strengthened Collaboration Between DSK and FAKS
The Danish Pain Society (DSF) and Foreningen af Kroniske Smerteramte og Pårørende (FAKS) formalised their collaboration under the SIP Denmark National Platform in late 2025, uniting healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients with complementary perspectives and...
#EFIC2027 From Lab to Bedside – and Back: Real Stories from the EFIC Community
In the lead-up to the EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV, EFIC is spotlighting real examples of translational research in action. The journey from discovery to patient care and back again is rarely linear. It is a dynamic exchange where clinical insight informs...
Pain Considerations in the FEMM Committee Draft Report on Gender Inequalities in Health and the SANT Committee Draft Opinion
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) welcomes references to pain in the European Parliament Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equity (FEMM Committee) Draft Report on gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions, and the...
SIP Is Proud to Share Policy Updates on Bluesky!
SIP Is Proud to Share Policy Updates on Bluesky! The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) is pleased to announce that it is now sharing pain policy updates via its Bluesky channel. SIP continues to monitor and report on key developments in pain policy across Europe, drawing...
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026: Advancing the Science of Pain
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, an annual initiative led by The Endometriosis Association to raise awareness of this common but often under-reported chronic disease. Educational events and fundraising efforts occur throughout the month in order to shed...
News from France: Management of Pain in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Osteoarthritis is a serious and very common osteoarticular disease, affecting about 19% of the population. It is one of the main causes of pain and disability in Western countries. OA is the leading cause of disability and the primary source of impairment and pain...
Sign up for the 2026 EDPN Exam
Are you a nurse looking to advance your career in pain management? Sign up to take the The European Pain Federation Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Nursing (EDPN) this year! This year, the exam will be available in three languages: English, German or...
Our first quarterly EFIC Newsletter 2026 is available!
The first quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2027 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
SIP National Platform Call Report – Now Available
The report from the 1st Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) National Platform Call of 2026 is now available! During the meeting, attendees had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP priorities for 2026, including employment and economic considerations of pain; Outline activities...
Meet the First EFIC Rising Stars: New Spotlight Highlights Early Career Pain Researchers
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. The newest initiative is this ECR spotlight in the EFIC newsletter and posting on the Rising Star webpage. If you want to be represented or...
EFIC launches Clinical Cases Programme 2026 for Academy members
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce the launch of the EFIC Clinical Cases Programme 2026, a 5-week live, case-based learning series designed to strengthen clinical reasoning and decision-making in pain management. Starting on 23 April 2026, weekly...
#EFIC2027 Bridge Talks: Connecting Pain Research and Clinical Practice
In the lead-up to the EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV, EFIC is launching Bridge Talks, a new short-form video series highlighting collaboration between pain researchers and clinicians. The congress will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 21–23 April 2027,...
