Headache Matters: Managing Impact and Improving Referrals in Primary Care

This is event is for staff working in Primary Care in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

This is Part 2 of our headache series. You don't need to have attended the first part to attend.

Aim of this Event

Migraines and chronic headaches are common presentations in primary care, yet they remain under-recognised and often misunderstood. Their impact on patients’ quality of life, productivity, and mental health is profound — as is the burden on healthcare systems. This two-part series, delivered by GPs with a Special Interest in Headache Management and other staff in the field, will equip primary care clinicians with the knowledge and practical strategies to improve headache care, optimise referrals, and enhance patient outcomes.

This session explores the complex nature of migraine and its comorbidities, focusing on the patient experience and the journey between primary and secondary care. Participants will gain insight into referral pathways, the evolving role of secondary services, and how to maximise the value of the migraine consultation through clear communication and collaboration.

Target Audience

Registered HealthCare Professionals, Consulting health Professionals - GPs, ACPs, Pharmacists and Physician Associates.

Objectives

• Understand that migraine is a complex condition with multiple comorbidities and lifestyle aspects which can impact on a patient’s quality of life
• Understand the different pathways by which patients are referred from primary to secondary care
• Discuss the changing role of secondary care in the management of migraine and how to maximise the value of the migraine consultation through improved communication

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Registration Deadline

• 11th December at 23.30
• Please register with your nhs.net email where possible. If the event is oversubscribed, priority may be given to those who have registered with NHS addresses.
• You will receive a certificate for your attendance. Please allow two weeks for this to be delivered to your inbox. We would advise checking your junk mail before contacting NATH for your certificate at alliance.hub1@nhs.net

The meeting will be broadcast on the MS Teams platform. We recommend participants log on via a computer or laptop for an optimal experience.

This event is planned because respondents to the Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub (NATH) Primary Care Training Needs Analysis (TNA) 2024/25 suggested the topic as a local training need.

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