The Societal Impact of Pain
WHO ARE WE?
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 THEMATIC NETWORK
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform aims to achieve improved
care and pain management across the EU, to reduce the societal impact of the disease which touches upon all aspects of life. If you have not yet endorsed the
SIP Joint Statement, there is still time.
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News from the Societal Impact of Pain

Plans Against Pain In Portugal
On November 28th, during the SIP National Meeting, Maria Teresa Flor-de-Lima (SIP Portugal), delivered a comprehensive...

SIP Stakeholder Forum Meeting Report Available
The annual SIP Stakeholder Forum meeting, took place on 8th November 2023! The SIP Stakeholder Forum is dedicated to...

Global Health Report 2023 Available
The 2023 Global Health Report “Health at a Glance” is available now! Health at a Glance, compares key indicators for...

SIP Pain and Mental Health Video Report Now Available
On 10 October 2023, experts were invited to share their insights at a European Parliament event entitled, “Pain and...

The October SIP Newsletter is Now Available
The October SIP Newsletter is now available! This month’s editorial includes: Updates on the European Mental Health...

Event Report Available – Pain and Mental Health: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Event
Recognising and addressing pain in mental health settings and policies is essential to optimise meeting the needs of...

Pain and Mental Health in Europe
At present, 150 million people are experiencing chronic pain across Europe, approximately equal to the population of...