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 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...

World Cancer Day 2024
World Cancer Day stands as an annual initiative by the Union for International Cancer Control, established on February...

2023 SIP Annual Report Available
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Annual Report for 2023 is now available! If you would like to know more about SIP's...