SIP France Updates
AFLAR, the French Association for the Fight Against Rheumatism, one of the SIP France partners, have published their latest issue of their journal, AFLAR & Vous “Bouge ton Rhumatisme”. Read the latest issue of the journal here. Further, their...
The December SIP Newsletter is Now Available
The December SIP Newsletter is now available! This month’s editorial includes: Updates on the EHDS and SANT Mental Health Report SIP Amendments Updates on the SIP Stakeholder Forum Meeting Updates on the SIP National Platform Meeting Updates on the Global Health...
Our fourth quarterly EFIC Newsletter is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2025 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
SIP National Platform Meeting Report Available
The meeting report from the SIP National Platform call of November 2023 is now available. The last SIP National Platform meeting of the year took place on 28th November 2023. During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP Plans, Policy...
SANT Mental Health Report – SIP Amendments Included!
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...
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) – SIP Amendments Included!
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...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – December 2023
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Spain 20th National Congress of the Spanish Pain Society SED Place: Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones León (Spain) Date: 29, 30 y 31 de mayo de 2024...
Save the Date: #EFIC2025 Congress on 24-26 April 2025
The theme chosen for #EFIC2025, “Comorbidity of chronic pain and mental health disorders: Breaking the cycle,” holds significant importance considering the recent announcement of the EU Mental Health Strategy in 2023. This interdisciplinary theme will be...
The Danish National Pain Plan – An Update!
During the last SIP National Platform Call, Lars Bye Møller, Sanne Lydø and Iben Rohde, from FAKS, presented an update on the recently launched Danish National Pain Plan. Learn more about the state of play of the Danish National Pain Plan, by reading an article...
A Swedish National Healthcare Pathway for Chronic Pain
On November 28th, during the SIP National Platform Meeting, Monika Löfgren and Gunilla Göran, members of the Swedish Task Force for Chronic Pain, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the recently launched Swedish National Healthcare Pathway for Chronic Pain in...
The Netherlands Multidisciplinary Pain Care Plan
During the last SIP National Platform meeting, Prof. Dr. André Wolff (SIP Netherlands), shared the latest updates on the Dutch Multidisciplinary Pain Care Plan. In 2017, the Netherlands developed the Care Standard for Chronic Pain, followed by the initiation of the...
Plans Against Pain In Portugal
On November 28th, during the SIP National Meeting, Maria Teresa Flor-de-Lima (SIP Portugal), delivered a comprehensive report on the plans addressing pain in Portugal. In the late 1990s, the Health General Directorate (DGS) in Portugal recognised the imperative to...
SIP Stakeholder Forum Meeting Report Available
The annual SIP Stakeholder Forum meeting, took place on 8th November 2023! The SIP Stakeholder Forum is dedicated to achieving several critical objectives: Inclusivity: It seeks to engage all pertinent healthcare professional, patient, and civil society organizations...
