Every April is Stress Awareness Month, an annual initiative aimed at increasing public awareness of the causes, effects, and management of stress. This year’s theme is #BeTheChange, a call for personal agency, action, and transformation. It highlights the power of our...
The first Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) quarterly newsletter of 2026 is now available! In this edition, you will find: A reflection on current challenges and opportunities for pain advocacy at the EU level; SIP’s contribution to the FEMM Committee Draft Report...
The Danish Pain Society (DSF) and Foreningen af Kroniske Smerteramte og Pårørende (FAKS) formalised their collaboration under the SIP Denmark National Platform in late 2025, uniting healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients with complementary perspectives and...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) welcomes references to pain in the European Parliament Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equity (FEMM Committee) Draft Report on gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions, and the...
SIP Is Proud to Share Policy Updates on Bluesky! The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) is pleased to announce that it is now sharing pain policy updates via its Bluesky channel. SIP continues to monitor and report on key developments in pain policy across Europe, drawing...
Osteoarthritis is a serious and very common osteoarticular disease, affecting about 19% of the population. It is one of the main causes of pain and disability in Western countries. OA is the leading cause of disability and the primary source of impairment and pain...
