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Motion · S6M-09609 · 20 Jun 2023

Supporting Migraine Awareness Week 2023

Lodged by Jackson Carlaw Members' Business Motion 36 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament understands that migraine is common and has an impact on more than 750,000 people in Scotland, the economy and NHS capacity, but can also be stigmatised and may not always be adequately addressed by health services and employers; acknowledges that migraine is often experienced as much more than a headache, and that The Migraine Trust describes it as a severe and painful long-term health condition, which can disrupt work, personal and family lives; recognises that, for Migraine Awareness Week 2023, from 24 to 30 September, The Migraine Trust will be campaigning for improved care pathways, consistent patient access to approved treatments, and more training for health professionals so that GPs, pharmacists and individual patients can manage cases; notes the view that improved treatment can increase the quality of life for people affected, aid the economy by making it easier for people with migraine to work productively, and ensure that more cases can be handled in the community without unnecessary referrals to secondary care, and understands that The Migraine Trust is the UK’s leading migraine charity, founded in 1965, which offers information and support to people affected by migraine, and advocates raising awareness and understanding of the condition, alongside the promotion of research.

Supporters (36)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.