NHS Grampian is showing its commitment to the health and wellbeing of staff by becoming the first health board to sign The Migraine Trust’s workplace pledge.
Migraine affects one in seven people and is most common among adults of working age. Symptoms can include head pain, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to lights, sounds and smells. The impact of the condition on individuals can be significant: 56% of respondents to The Migraine Trust’s UK-wide survey said their workplace hasn’t made reasonable adjustments to help them manage migraine attacks at work.
The Migraine Trust estimates £9,000,000,000 of output is lost nationally, every year, due to migraine absence and presenteeism.
The impact of migraine on the working lives of staff with the condition can be significantly reduced if people with migraine are supported at work. Often, reasonably small, simple changes from employers can make a big difference.
The decision to sign the pledge comes from a successful two-year partnership with The Migraine Trust, during which the health board has raised awareness among both the public and healthcare professionals about migraine.
Philip Shipman, Interim Director of People and Culture for NHS Grampian, said: “I am very pleased to formalise our work on migraine to date by signing The Migraine Trust’s pledge. It’s important to recognise our role as one of the area’s largest employers and to lead by example in the support provided for staff.”
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