An estimated 25 million work days are lost in the uk due to migraine.
Migraine and work uk.
We understand that even with a supportive employer and the above in place difficulties at work because of migraine may still occur.
The impact of migraine on employment is a huge issue for people with migraine and the migraine trust.
Taking steps to support staff and tackle potential migraine triggers in the workplace e g.
Help at work toolkit provides you with information about migraine in the workplace your rights and guidance to help you if difficulties arise.
Ensuring that employees have dse assessments encouraging good posture reducing nuisance noise where possible ensuring that lighting.
When a migraine strikes at work rosen says studies suggest that when a migraine strikes taking medication as soon as the pain starts can help to prevent a headache from getting out of control.
Migraine is a common health condition which affects about 15 of adults in the uk one in four women and one in 12.
Supporting staff who experience migraine.
Some people also have other symptoms such as nausea and sensitivity to light.
How migraines might affect you at work a migraine is a severe headache that is usually felt as a throbbing pain at the front or on one side of the head.