The Irish Chronic Pain Association is the principal support group in Ireland for the 400,000 people of all ages suffering with chronic pain.
This figure emerged following a Pain in Europe survey, carried out in 2003 by NFO World Group.
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The survey represented the largest and most in-depth chronic pain survey ever conducted in Europe. To review the Irish & European data please click on link below. www.paineurope.com
The ICPA is a registered Irish charity. The ICPA is run by a Committee of Volunteers with office support provided by a central co-ordinator and member of staff. The ICPA have been in existence since 1992. Quarterly support meetings and self-management workshops are held in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Waterford every year for those suffering with Chronic Pain. The Association also provides a quarterly newsletter which is sent to all registered members.
For details on joining the Association please contact us at: 01-8047567 or by completing and returning this form.
The ICPA is a member of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science and Industry (IPPOSI) along with coordinating support for people in pain on a European wide basis, via the European Pain Network, EPN.
The mission statement of the EPN: To represent and actively support people with pain, raise awareness of their needs and campaign to improve their lives.
Find out more about ICPA Membership & Support Services here »
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