The Societal Impact of Pain
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ABOUT SIP
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

SIP France: Available Resources
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) France Platform developed a few years ago a valuable resource which described...

SIP Newsletter 01 2024 – Now Available!
The first SIP Newsletter of 2024 is now available! Be sure to read this month's editorial, which includes updates on:...

SIP National Platform Meeting Report Available
The meeting report from the SIP National Platform call is now available! The first SIP National Platform meeting of...

SIP Ireland: New Leadership
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Ireland Platform is inaugurating the new year with a change in leadership. Moving...

New Eurostat Article: Development of Occupational Diseases
New statistics published by Eurostat illustrate the progress of seven specific musculoskeletal disorders. Notably,...

SIP Belgium: New Leadership
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Belgium platform is starting off the year with a change of leadership. The Platform...

Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: Joining Forces Event
On Wednesday 31 January, SIP had the pleasure of attending 'Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: Joining Forces' event...