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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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

Learn More About the National Danish Pain Plan Initiatives!
Lars Bye Møller, from “The Danish Association of Chronic Pain” (FAKS), has written a very interesting article about a...

SIP Welcomes the 2023 OECD Health Policy Studies Report
SIP Welcomes the 2023 OECD Health Policy Studies Report, where pain and pain management is highlighted on a number of...

SIP Portugal Virtual Event on Pain and Employment
SIP Portugal will host on Thursday 16 March 2022 a virtual event on the societal impact of pain in employment....

SIP submitted an answer to the EC Road Map for the European Mental Health Strategy
With the European Commission developing a European Mental Health Strategy in 2023, SIP submitted an answer to the EC...

SIP Met Virtually With The Office Of MEP Pietikäinen
On 21 February 2023, the SIP team had the chance to virtually meet with the office of MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP,...

Discover The Official Website Of SIP Portugal!
Welcome to the SIP PT website! We are delighted and proud to announce the launch of the official website of the...

The meeting report from first SIP National Platform call of 2023 is now available
The first SIP National Platform call of 2023 took place on Wednesday 8th February. During the meeting, participants...