About Us

About Us

Our Mission, Vision and Objectives

Our Mission

To reduce the unnecessary suffering and isolation caused by chronic pain in the Swiss community.

Our Vision

No Swiss living with persistent pain should suffer alone or without access to resources and information which help them effectively manage their pain in a manner promoting dignity and self respect, regardless of age, socio-economic or compensation status.

Our Core Objectives

1. Prevent isolation Develop telephone support and information service
2. Support people in pain Develop network of support groups
3. Support carers Organise educational events for carers
4. Awareness
  • Chronic pain as a condition in its own right
  • Chronic pain is not a psychological condition
  • Chronic pain is real
  • Chronic pain is costly
5. Advocacy Strengthen the organisation as the peak body

Click here for the President's report from the AGM 2008