The Societal Impact of Pain
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The ‘Societal Impact of Pain’ (SIP) platform is a multi-stakeholder partnership led by the European Pain Federation EFIC and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE), which aims to raise awareness of pain and change pain policies.
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SIP INFOGRAPHICS
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform infographics are engaging advocacy tools that raise awareness about the burden of chronic pain. Covering themes such as the biopsychosocial model, the prevalence of pain, common pain conditions, and patient testimonies. These aim to drive policy change and improve access to treatment.
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News from the Societal Impact of Pain
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...
Overview of SIP Sweden’s Main Activities in 2025
Since its launch in spring 2025, SIP Sweden has rapidly undertaken initiatives to raise awareness about pain and...
2025 SIP Portugal Newsletter: Latest Developments from Portugal
Over the past year, SIP Portugal has significantly strengthened its role as a national advocacy platform, elevating...
2025 SIP Annual Report – Now Available
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Annual Report for 2025 is now available. The report gives an overview of the...
Pain in the European Parliament’s Report on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) welcomes the inclusion of chronic pain in the European Parliaments' Report on the EU...
Pain in the European Parliament’s Public Consultation on Women’s Health
Findings from a European Parliament’s recent public consultation shed light on the biggest challenges women face...
SIP Joint Statement on the Importance of Implementing ICD-11 across the EU
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) releases a Join Statement outlining why the International Classification of...