Migraine treatment times 'almost double' in England amid calls for condition to be taken seriously
- The Migraine Trust reveals that waiting times for specialist care for migraines in England have doubled from 15 weeks in 2021 to an average of 29 weeks in 2023.
- The lack of specialist doctors and nurses, along with delays in access to new drugs, is hindering the management of migraines, leading to increased A&E visits and hospital admissions.
- The Migraine Trust calls for greater awareness, proper recognition, and a shortage of healthcare professionals specializing in migraine and headache care to address the rising number of people affected by migraines in the UK.
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