The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is pleased to announce the release of its new Position Paper on Gender Equity in Pain. Despite significant advances in gender equality, sex- and gender-related inequalities continue to shape how pain is experienced,...
Abstract submission for #EFIC2027 is now OPEN and we encourage all researchers across all disciplines to submit their work. If you are wondering why you should consider doing so, keep reading and find five compelling reasons why you should seize this professional...
The second Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) quarterly newsletter of 2026 is now available! In this edition, you will find: Updates on gender inequalities in healthcare and the underestimation of women’s pain; The launch of the new Position Paper on Employment and...
We are pleased to announce that workshop submission is now open for #EFIC2027, taking place 21-23 April 2027 in Glasgow, Scotland. Proposals can be submitted until 7 September 2026. Please note that there is no late-breaking workshop round for #EFIC2027, so this is...
We are delighted to announce that registration for our upcoming Pain in Europe XV Congress is now OPEN! We are hard at work planning for a big, on-site, live celebration of science and education in Glasgow, Scotland on 21-23 April 2027. Our #EFIC2027 scientific...
We are pleased to share that on 12 June, EFIC hosted a joint webinar between the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform, the World Health Organization, Pain Alliance Europe, and SIP Sweden on ICD-11 and Digital Health: Integrating Pain into Modern Health Systems. The...
On 29 May 2026, SIP Portugal brought together clinicians, policymakers, patient advocates, and social sector leaders in Lisbon for a landmark forum on chronic pain as a public health priority. The message was clear: chronic pain is not just a medical issue, but a...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of multiple translations of different relevant SIP materials and resources. These translations, developed through the dedicated efforts of SIP National Platforms, aim to make these...
Join us at the European Parliament for an in-depth discussion on chronic pain, employment and economic competitiveness. This event, hosted by MEP Jerković and organised by both MEP Jerković and the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform, is a call to action for EU and...
EFIC have been working with the pharmaceutical company Haleon to produce educational materials targeted at primary care healthcare professionals. The materials form part of the ‘Haleon Pain Management Insitute’ (HPMI), which EFIC are happy to support. ...
As we move through 2026, have a look at SIP Sweden’s spring activities: In May, they promoted the implementation of the P3C pathway and ICD-11 by presenting at the Global Conference on Person-Centred Care (May 4–7th). They also facilitated research collaboration by...
On 28 May, patient representative Lars Bye Møller from FAKS – the Danish Association of People Afflicted by Chronic Pain, and Professor Kristian Kjær Petersen, PhD, Dr Med, from the CNAP – Centre for Neuroplasticity and Pain at Aalborg University, appeared on TV2 Go’...
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...
The second 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...
The report from the 2nd 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 the economic considerations of pain, and gender...
