Findings from a European Parliament’s recent public consultation shed light on the biggest challenges women face regarding their health. As a highlight, between 2 and 3 in 4 individuals reported undergoing unnecessary painful procedures when asked about tests and...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) releases a Join Statement outlining why the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), is essential for healthcare systems and providing key recommendations for EU and national policymakers to ensure its timely...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) hosted an Advocacy Toolkit Training on 15 October 2025, bringing together representatives from SIP National Platforms, EFIC, Pain Alliance Europe (PAE), and partner organisations. The session focused on strengthening advocacy,...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Stakeholder Forum met on 15 October 2025 to discuss recent developments in European health policy and their implications for pain advocacy. The Forum opened with reflections on the evolving EU policy landscape and the importance of...
On 16 October 2025, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform hosted its annual event, “From Burden to Prevention: Reframing Chronic Pain in EU Health Policy”, at the European Parliament in Brussels. Bringing together Members of the European Parliament, researchers,...
SIP Sweden calebrated the European Day on Pain Awareness this October with a series of initiatives aimed at increasing public understanding of pain and strengthening collaboration between healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient organisations. The European...
