Migraine and Work

Nearly 86 million equivalent work days are lost due to migraine related presenteeism and absenteeism. This episode hosted by headache specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe featuring Gemma Jolly (Information and Support Services Manager) and Helen Balami (Advocacy Officer) from Migraine Trust discusses various support options that are available for people who suffer with migraine or primary headaches for managing the condition at work. The episode also highlights how employers can best support their employees suffering with this condition. For more information: https://www.migrainetrust.org/ Migraine Trust https://www.migrainetrust.org/living-with-migraine/asking-for-support/help-at-work/ Migraine Trust Work Advocacy Toolkit Advocacy Helpline 0203 9510 150 (option 2) https://ouchuk.org/advice-line OUCH UK https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits Government benefit information https://www.turn2us.org.uk/ Turn2Us benefits help https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Citizens Advice https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/6 Equality Act If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: www.justgiving.com/campaign/headsup  Subscribe now!

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Headache Specialists from the UK charity National Migraine Centre discuss everything migraine and headache related. This podcast is set up to help give support and advice to those suffering with this largely misunderstood condition. Throughout this podcast you will hear from guest speakers and experts in the medical field, as well as from migraineurs themselves sharing their experiences. Send us your questions or any comments to [email protected]. The Heads Up podcast is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to medical advice on which you should rely or to advocate or recommend the purchase of any product or to endorse or guarantee the credentials or appropriateness of any health care provider. The National Migraine Centre is not responsible for the views of those featured on this podcast and does not endorse, approve, or certify their recommendations or opinions, and information from this podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. No material within this podcast is intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of information provided in this podcast. Do not begin a new medical regimen, or ignore the advice of a medical professional, as a result of information expressed in this podcast, this website or from any of the sources of information to which we may link. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that the National Migraine Centre makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this podcast. Any hyperlinks or references are provided for your convenience & information only. We have no control over third party websites and accept no legal responsibility for any content, material or information contained in them.