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

September is pain awareness month!
The Pain Awareness Month is on! A chance to Improve understanding of chronic pain and associated conditions, Highlight...

The third sip national platform call of 2022 took place on 8th september
The third SIP National Platform call for 2022 took place 8th of September. During the meeting, participants had the...

Sip’s letter to the editor published in the european journal of pain
We are delighted to announce that SIP's Letter to the Editor has recently been published in the European Journal of...

Join us for our next event on icd-11
On the 29th November 2022, at 14h00-17h00 CET, the Societal Impact of Pain is hosting an event entitled: ‘Pain in the...

Sip joins the thematic group “quality of life”
The Societal Impact of Pain joins the thematic group “Quality of Life” of the Stakeholder Contact Group on the...

Sip annual stakeholder forum 2022: 31st october, 10h00-12h00 cet!
On the 31st of October 2022, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform will organize its annual Stakeholder Forum...

38th edition of the societal impact of pain (sip) newsletter
DR. BRONA FULLEN & MS. DEIRDRE RYAN – EUROPEAN PAIN FEDERATION EFIC & PAIN ALLIANCE EUROPE (PAE), BELGIUM Dear...