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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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
Pain Considerations in the FEMM Committee Draft Report on Gender Inequalities in Health and the SANT Committee Draft Opinion
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) welcomes references to pain in the European Parliament Committee on Women's Rights...
SIP Is Proud to Share Policy Updates on Bluesky!
SIP Is Proud to Share Policy Updates on Bluesky! The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) is pleased to announce that it is...
News from France: Management of Pain in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Osteoarthritis is a serious and very common osteoarticular disease, affecting about 19% of the population. It is one...
SIP National Platform Call Report – Now Available
The report from the 1st Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) National Platform Call of 2026 is now available! During the...
Subscribe to the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Newsletter
Be sure to subscribe to the SIP Newsletter for quarterly updates on: SIP priorities and activities News from SIP...
Swedish Healthcare Pathway for Adults with Chronic Pain
In Sweden, approximately 20% of adults experience moderate to severe chronic pain, with around 7% seeking healthcare....
Issues in pain management for older people spotlit in new policy paper by aging policy NGO
The International Federation on Aging, a non-governmental organisation focused on policy issues relevant to older...