The UK Parliament is set to host a significant debate on access to migraine treatment, marking the first discussion of its kind in over 60 years. Conservative MP Dehenna Davison, who has been vocal about the debilitating impact of migraines, is leading the debate. Davison has emphasized that migraines are not merely headaches but serious neurological conditions affecting 10 million people in the UK, with women disproportionately impacted and young people's needs often ignored. This condition has left some individuals unable to work or even leave their homes, prompting a call for better treatment options. The Migraine Trust is also launching a Workplace Pledge campaign to coincide with the debate, aiming to improve understanding and reduce the stigma associated with migraines. The campaign and parliamentary debate come at a time when public and political attention towards migraines is increasing, highlighted by discussions on platforms like BBC Breakfast and statements like 'So many people disbelieved me'. The debate occurs during #braintumourawarenessmonth, further highlighting the importance of neurological health issues.
If you aren’t able to tune in to my Westminster Hall debate on access to migraine treatment, the brilliant @MigraineTrust are tweeting live updates. Do follow along! 👇🏻 https://t.co/fiYBr6Oesq
🔔Parliamentary debate on 'access to migraine treatment' starts shortly! You can watch live here at 9.30am: https://t.co/CZymfb5OvS #migraine #ParliamentaryDebate
On today's show it's all things Spring 🌸 @samwessexgirl chats to @PeterGWeather And do you suffer from migraines? A new campaign is being launched by @migrainetrust asking for more support for workers with migraines 👍🏻 Listen here 👉 https://t.co/8ZL9jhMtJb
It’s #braintumourawarenessmonth So I was honoured to be asked to speak at the @braintumourrsch event last night and introduce the minister @Andrew4Pendle in a packed @HouseofCommons 1/ https://t.co/jpKOADPdpC
Thanks to @BBCBreakfast for inviting @DehennaDavison & myself to discuss #Migraine ahead of 1st debate in Parliament for over 60 years! Much needed to improve understanding & reduce stigma & why today @MigraineTrust launches its Workplace Pledge campaign https://t.co/coxBRnPMZq https://t.co/DngRw8oC94
As one of the 10m people in the UK living with migraine attacks, I’m pleased the House of Commons will be giving it some attention. @DehennaDavison is doing great work on this. Women are disproportionately impacted and young people’s needs are often ignored. #MoreThanAHeadache https://t.co/7kQlhiXkYe
'So many people disbelieved me' Conservative MP Dehenna Davison is leading a debate in Parliament on access to treatments for migraine - and told #BBCBreakfast that's why she quit her role in Government https://t.co/quLOidtkjo https://t.co/aqg41R3pxe
Amazing to hear Migraines on @BBCBreakfast & they’ll be discussed in the House of Commons today…first time in 60yrs! Such a hideous condition affecting 10m people yet most still pass it off as ‘just a headache’ 🙄😤 thank you @DehennaDavison for highlighting 👏🏼👏🏼 #BBCBreakfast
Excellent interview with #Conservative MP @DehennaDavison on @BBCBreakfast talking about #migraine.
Frankly, you are part of the problem. Migraine is not a headache. It is a neurological condition. 10m people affected in the UK, some too sick to work, some too sick to leave the house, some in mental health crisis because of lack of quality treatment. That is why we debate it. https://t.co/mLQUHDpmvh
Getting all geared up for my debate on access to migraine treatment on Wednesday morning. Am grateful to the hundreds of people who have already shared their experiences of migraine, and will be using as many examples as I can throughout my speech. https://t.co/fW81DKmGju
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