Today the Government launched it’s long awaited 10-year plan for the NHS in England.

Robert Music, Chief Executive, The Migraine Trust said:

“We are pleased to see the Government’s 10-year plan for the NHS, published today, promising a shift in care from hospitals to communities with new Neighbourhood Health Centres.

This could be good news for people with migraine as the majority should be treated and seen within primary care. Ensuring the training and resource is there to do so is key. These changes must include a push to ensure all GPs have the latest training on migraine care and treatments, and there are more specialists to enable access for people who may have complex migraine conditions or need specialist care. We welcome the increased role for community pharmacy in managing long term conditions, our work in Scotland shows pharmacy can play a really key role in supporting those with migraine.

One in 10 people live with migraine in every community – it is therefore vital that Neighbourhood Health Centres recognise the impact migraine has on people’s daily lives and the positive impact that improving migraine care would have.

Research conducted by The Migraine Trust shows that more than a third (38%) of people with migraine have felt like they are not being taken seriously by health professionals. These reforms are an opportunity to change that shocking statistic and they must lead to improved care, not more complicated systems.

Our submission to the Government’s consultation on the 10 year plan gives clear, practical measures that will improve migraine care.

Read our submission >

Improving migraine care – if given the investment and prioritisation it needs – will help many people to better manage their condition and improve lives. We will continue to monitor the NHS reforms and urge the Government to make sure that they make a difference for people with migraine.”