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 Launches Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health
SIP is delighted to announce the launch of the SIP Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health. A collaborative project...

The Report from SIP Portugal Virtual Event on Pain and Employment is Available
The Executive Committee of SIP Portugal (SIP PT) organised a Webinar entitled “Pain and Employment”, which took place...

SIP Platform Interviews André Wolff from SIP Netherlands
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) had the opportunity to interview André Wolff, Representative of the SIP Netherlands...

The Meeting Report From Second SIP National Platform Call of 2023 Is Now Available
The second SIP National Platform call of 2023 took place on Thursday 11th May. During the meeting, participants had...

SIP Interviews the Danish Association of Chronic Pain Afflicted (FAKS)
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) had the opportunity to interview team members of the Danish Association of Chronic...

Why do we need to implement the ICD-11?
SIP’s article about the importance of the implementation of the ICD-11 for the health sector was published in the...

SIP Switzerland 2022 Annual Meeting Report Now Available!
SIP Switzerland held its second Annual Meeting in 2022, during which, the objectives of the platform were discussed....