The week of 25–31 marks the 2026 European Week Against Cancer (EWAC) The EWAC is a flagship initiative from the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL), bringing together cancer leagues, health advocates, civil society groups, and policymakers to raise awareness...
Stroke Awareness Month takes place every May to raise awareness of the devastating impact of stroke and highlight the importance of providing vital support to survivors and those who care for them. Post-stroke pain is one example of central neuropathic pain. In this...
Be sure to subscribe to the SIP Newsletter to be up to date with the latest developments in pain policy. In each edition, you will find: An overview of the current policy landscape and where SIP’s priorities are focused; A short summary of SIP’s recent activities and...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is pleased to announce the release of our Position Paper on Employment and the Economic Considerations of Pain. Chronic pain can take hold of a person’s life, interfering with patients’ ability to work, walk, sleep, or...
The week of 4–8 May marks European Mental Health Week 2026 This year’s theme, “Stronger Together: Prioritise Mental Health in a Changing Europe” is a call for collective action at a time when Europe is experiencing a profound transformation...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform is pleased to announce the evolution of its Stakeholder Forum into the SIP Policy Forum, marking a more focused and strategic phase of collaboration on European health policy. Across Europe, an estimated 150 million people...
