By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
The Herald ghanaThe Herald ghana
  • Home
  • General
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Editorial
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Feature
  • Health
  • World
Reading: Migraine treatment times ‘almost double’ in England amid calls for condition to be taken seriously
Share
Aa
The Herald ghanaThe Herald ghana
Aa
  • Home
  • General
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Editorial
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Feature
  • Health
  • World
Search
  • Home
  • General
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Editorial
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Feature
  • Health
  • World
Follow US
  • Advertise
Copyright © 2022 The Herald Ghana. All Rights Reserved
HealthMajor 4

Migraine treatment times ‘almost double’ in England amid calls for condition to be taken seriously

razak.bawa
Published September 29, 2023
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

The time people are waiting to be treated for migraines has almost doubled in England, according to a new report.

And the Migraine Trust has called for the “debilitating and stigmatised” condition to be taken seriously by clinicians.

The charity said there should be greater awareness of the pathways that exist for managing migraines, which can cause severe pain as well as nausea, confusion and blurred vision.

One in seven adults – or 10 million people – in the UK are thought to be affected by migraines.

And more than one million have chronic migraine – which means they experience headaches for at least 15 days of the month.

More Read

Heartbreak For England As Spain Claim Record 4th European Title

Report shows Liverpool, Fulham, Brentford and Bournemouth have nicest fans in Premier League
Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea appoint ex-Tottenham boss as head coach

Robert Music, chief executive of the Migraine Trust, said: “Not only are patients struggling, but poor management of migraine is putting unnecessary additional strain on an already struggling NHS.

“We are seeing rising A&E admissions for migraine across the UK.

“There is a shortage of GPs, consultants and nurses specialising in headache to meet the need that we know exists, and a broad lack of understanding of the condition, meaning patients are not being treated in the right place or at the right time, if at all.”

Advertisement

Data obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request by the Migraine Trust revealed waiting times for patients requiring specialist care for migraines in England have increased from 15 weeks in 2021 to an average of 29 weeks in 2023.

It also claims access to new drugs is being “hindered” by wait times, along with a lack of specialist doctors and nurses.

Dr Brendan Davies, chairman of the British Association for the Study of Headache and a consultant neurologist at Royal Stoke University Hospital, said: “The time has come for a nationally-agreed educational framework and quality standard for primary care, as we have with other important long-term conditions.”

Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison resigned from the role earlier this month due to her ongoing battle with chronic migraine.

The Conservative MP said: “Migraine affects so many people in the UK and yet awareness of what it really is remains painfully limited.

“No, it is not just a headache – it is a complex condition that can greatly impact individuals and their families every single day.

“We need to improve awareness about the symptoms and challenges of migraine to help improve access to quality treatments and improve the workplace experience.”

You Might Also Like

Heartbreak For England As Spain Claim Record 4th European Title

Report shows Liverpool, Fulham, Brentford and Bournemouth have nicest fans in Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea appoint ex-Tottenham boss as head coach

razak.bawa September 29, 2023
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Cry0
Happy0
Surprise0
Angry0
Wink0
Previous Article Joyce Opoku Amoah warns against unsafe abortion and urges women to seek professional help
Next Article Bawku: Outrage as police provides security protection to wanted ‘parallel’ chief.
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Instagram Follow
Youtube Subscribe
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

60 NPP MPs back Bawumia as Ken Agyapong woos MMDCEs with lavish food
Major 1 Major Politics June 20, 2025
EC goes adamant over Ablekuma North election concerns
Major 1 Major Politics June 20, 2025
Galamsey coalition warns gov’t against betraying public trust
Business Major 1 June 20, 2025
GIPC CEO holds strategic dialogue to shape investment future
Business Major 1 June 20, 2025
CurrencyRate

You Might also Like

Major 1Sports

Heartbreak For England As Spain Claim Record 4th European Title

July 15, 2024
Major 2Sports

Report shows Liverpool, Fulham, Brentford and Bournemouth have nicest fans in Premier League

June 15, 2023
Major 3Sports

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea appoint ex-Tottenham boss as head coach

May 29, 2023

Copyright © 2022-2025 The Herald Ghana. All Rights Reserved

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?