

Event report now available
Download the report here. Download the slides of the event here. Download the agenda here. Download the SIP Cancer Pain Policy Paper here. European Pain Federation EFIC®, Rue de Londres – Londenstraat 18, B1050 Brussels. Transparency Register no. 3510244568-04...SIP Cancer Policy Event
EVENT REPORT NOW AVAILABLE 02 MARCH 2021 _____________________ Download the report here. Download the slides of the event here. Download the agenda here. Download the SIP Cancer Pain Policy Paper here. ...
#EFIC2022 Workshop submission now open
We are pleased to announce that workshop submission for the EFIC Congress 2022 – Pain in Europe XII is now open. Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, #EFIC2022 will be held as a hybrid meeting, offering delegates both onsite face-to-face sessions and online...
#EFICPlainTalking: A new campaign on health literacy
The European Pain Federation EFIC is delighted to announce the launch of the Plain Talking campaign as part of EFIC President Brona Fullen’s presidential campaign on health literacy.What is health literacy? Health literacy is how a person can find information...
Challenges and Opportunities in Translational Pain Research
Our understanding of pain has increased significantly over the past 40 years, allowing us to understand basic pain mechanisms and develop treatments for improved pain management. However, there are many challenges preventing us from applying basic science towards...
Lifelong Education in Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis Grant: Winners Announced
We are delighted to announce the winners of the European Pain Federation EFIC and Pfizer-Lilly Alliance Grant on Education in Pain Associated With Osteoarthritis. The intention of the grant was to encourage an increased understanding of pain associated with...
How to Spot Predatory Journals
Predatory journals are a substantial problem in the international scientific world. Many researchers have been deceived into submitting to predatory journals, in which their work can be overlooked. But what are predator journals exactly? Predatory journals are scam...
Digital health tools for managing noncommunicable diseases during and after the covid-19 pandemic
The article “Digital Health Tools for Managing Noncommunicable Diseases During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Patients and Caregivers” is now published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Pain Alliance Europe (PAE), is happy to have...
The sip national platform call took place virtually on 8th february 2021
On 10 October 2023, experts were invited to share their insights at a European Parliament event entitled, “Pain and Mental Health: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Event” hosted by MEP Marianne Vind and MEP Tomislav Sokol and attended by representatives from different...
Efic shares resources on pain
The European Pain Federation launched a series of visuals and infographics to provide information on the basics of pain. These materials are also great resources for clinicians who want to provide patients concise introductory information on pain. Read more on...
World Cancer Day 2021
World Cancer Day is an annual campaign by the Union for International Cancer Control. It was created on 4 February 2000 to help unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, and advocate for equal access to life-saving cancer diagnosis, treatment and...
Patrice forget shares his thoughts about sip
Last December, Prof. Patrice Forget accepted the role of SIP Working Group Chair. A short interview with him is available on our Facebook page! Discover more about his background and his perspective on SIP and pain policies. Watch it now.
Sip joins the eu-osha healthy workplaces – lighten the load campaign 2020-2022!
The Societal Impact of Pain is happy to announce a new partnership with the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). SIP has become a partner of the ‘Healthy Workplaces – Lighten the Load’ campaign 2020-22. The campaign focuses on...