Research from #EFIC2025 now accessible online
We are pleased to announce that the abstracts from the 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, held on 24–26 April 2025 in Lyon, France, is now available online. This comprehensive collection features the scientific abstracts presented at Pain in Europe...
In Memoriam – Felicia Cox
The European Pain Federation EFIC is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Felicia Cox, a dedicated mentor, tireless advocate, and cherished colleague in the field of pain management and nursing education. Felicia’s contributions to pain science and professional...
An update from INChildPain: assessing outcomes in paediatric chronic pain care
EFIC is pleased to highlight a new publication, published in the European Journal of Pain, developed in collaboration with the INChildPain group, examining outcome assessment practices in paediatric chronic pain care across international clinical settings. This...
An update from PANACEA: new open-access publication on placebo and nocebo in clinical practice
EFIC is pleased to highlight a new open-access publication arising from the PANACEA project, published in PLOS ONE: “Placebo and nocebo in clinical practice: An online cross-sectional survey of healthcare professionals from European countries on views, practices and...
2nd World Week and World Day of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine: A Global Call to Action
From Saturday, 18 January to Saturday, 25 January 2025, the global pain and anaesthesia community will unite for the 2nd World Week and 2nd World Day of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine, an initiative led by the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia &...
Pain in Europe: EFIC’s Vision for Education, Research and Advocacy in 2026
As we move into 2026, the European Pain Federation EFIC continues to strengthen its commitment to improving pain education, advancing research excellence and reinforcing advocacy efforts across Europe. Building on recent achievements, EFIC remains focused on...
EFIC just launched its 2025 Annual Report
The EFIC Annual Report presents financial information for the year preceding the report publication and give insight into recent organisational updates and various projects of the Federation concerning Advocacy, Education, Research, Scientific Congress and relation to...
#EFIC2027: Open Call for Plenary Session Suggestions
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to invite the pain community to contribute suggestions for potential plenary topics and speakers for the 15th EFIC Congress PAIN IN EUROPE XV, taking place on 21–23 April 2027 in Glasgow, Scotland. Under the congress theme...
Our fourth quarterly EFIC Newsletter 2025 is available!
The latest 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...
Join the first EFIC Rising Stars Skills Lab in 2026
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching a webinar series called “EFIC Rising Stars Skills Lab: Soft Skills for Hard Science”. What...
SIP Newsletter 04 2025 – Now Available!
The latest edition of the SIP Newsletter is now available! Don’t miss this quarter’s editorial, featuring key updates on: The new SIP Joint Statement urging implementation of ICD-11 across the EU Inclusion of chronic pain in the European Parliament’s Report on the...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – December 2025
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. UK The British Pain Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will take place in Harrogate from 21–23 April 2026, bringing together healthcare...
The SIP National Platform Call Report is now available!
The report from the final SIP National Platform Call of 2025 is now available! The meeting brought together National Platforms and the SIP team to: • Hear updates on SIP’s 2025 advocacy actions, including progress on the EHDS, ICD-11, women’s health, disability rights...