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...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Switzerland We’re pleased to highlight an exciting update from our Swiss National Chapter. The Swiss Pain Society (SPS) will host its Joint Congress with...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform was recently represented at the Spanish Pain Society (SED) Congress held in Málaga, Spain. The event brought together leading pain specialists and advocates to discuss key topics in pain management, with a particular focus on...
SIP Finland is pleased to announce the release of the Finnish translation of The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence! The “Book of Evidence” was developed for individuals without a scientific background, and it aims to provide insights...
To enhance access to intrathecal therapy, the SFETD committee of Pain Evaluation and Management decided to create a “toolbox” on this procedure, to encourage physicians considering intrathecal therapy for cancer patients who could benefit from it. Despite being known...
Last week, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform team, together with a delegation from the European Pain Federation EFIC and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) met with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Tomislav Sokol and Romana Jerković, as well as policy...
The Pain Relief Foundation started the Annual Lecture as a Millennium project. Each year an eminent pain physician or scientist is invited to lecture on a topic currently of interest, in pain research or management. The lecture is given each year in honour of a person...
Selected recordings from the #EFIC2025 Congress, held in Lyon from 24–26 April 2025, are now available on the EFIC Academy Education Platform. These sessions feature expert-led presentations covering the latest advancements in pain science, clinical practice, and...
The latest edition of the SIP Newsletter is now available! Don’t miss this month’s editorial, featuring key updates on: SIP priorities and activities; The SIP National Platform Call 2025 Report; And much more! Read the full Newsletter...
The European Week Against Cancer (EWAC) is an annual event from 25 to 31 May to raise the awareness of all Europeans towards cancer and take action against it. It is an occasion to learn more about policy and research on cancer, what is key in its prevention, and the...
Be sure to subscribe to the SIP Newsletter, which includes quarterly updates on: SIP priorities and activities; SIP National Platform news; SIP Events; And much more! Read the previous editions here.
Now available: SIP Session Report! SIP hosted a well-attended, immersive, dedicated session on ‘Pain and Mental Health: Can Healthcare Professionals and Patients Have a Societal Impact?’ The session, moderated by SIP Co-Chair Patrice Forget, Lars Bye...
The Report from the second SIP National Platform call of 2025 is now available! The second SIP National Platform meeting of the year took place during EFIC 2025 Congress in Lyon, on 25th April 2025. The in-person format provided a valuable opportunity for National...
We are pleased to share that SIP Sweden held a dedicated national workshop focusing on the platform’s key priorities for 2025 on 21 March 2025. Building momentum, a National Network Meeting is scheduled for 23 May 2025, where participants will define the National...
SIP Denmark Announces New Article on Patient Inclusion and Individualised Healthcare SIP Denmark is pleased to announce the publication of a new article exploring the potential and practicalities of patient inclusion and individualised healthcare: “Patient inclusion,...
