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Migraine Insight Helping you take control Saturday 25 th April 2015 9.30am - 1.

1 Migraine Insight Helping you take control Saturday 25 th April am pm Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TJ Booking Essential: 7 members, 12 non members For more information please visit or call Organised by Migraine Action The national advisory and support charity for those affected by migraine Registered Charity Number:

Migraine Insight is an information and advisory day that includes talks from leading healthcare professionals, helping you to understand and manage your migraine better.

2 Migraine Insight is an information and advisory day that includes talks from leading healthcare professionals, helping you to understand and manage your migraine better. You will get information on migraine diagnosis, treatment, prevention and emerging therapies that will help you better cope with your migraine attacks today and in the future. The final session will involve an opportunity to share your experiences of migraine, discuss treatments with and direct related questions to the healthcare professionals you have heard speak. We kindly ask that any questions that arise during the earlier presentations are left until this part of the event. If you have a specific question that needs answering you can send it to us in advance, by adding it to the booking form or by ing us on info@migraine.org.uk and we will try our best to get it answered for you. To book Booking for this event is essential. Migraine Action members: 7.00 per person Non Members: per person Places are limited so book your place now! Places can be booked by completing the booking form at the back of this booklet, by calling us on , or you can book online at We look forward to welcoming you to this informative and friendly event! Please note that throughout the event staff members will be taking photos of the presentations to use in our magazine and website. Should you not wish to be photographed please inform a member of staff on the day.

3 Programme of the Day Migraine Insight: Cambridge am Registration (refreshments will be provided) am Welcome - Simon Evans, General Manager of Migraine Action am Migraine Overview, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Dr Andrew Dowson, Kings College Hospital, London am Break (refreshments will be provided) am Hormonal Aspects of Migraine Dr Linda Damian, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital pm Migraine: The Future Dr Alex Valori, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital pm Q&A Panel Session 1.00 pm Close

Speakers Dr Andrew Dowson Dr Linda Damian Dr Alex Valori Dr Andrew Dowson is the Director of the NHS King s Headache Service at King s College Hospital, London.

He is Chairman of Migraine in Primary Care Advisors, a charity which promotes headache management in primary care, and of international organisation Headache Care for Practising Clinicians a group of

After living in Australia for a few years she moved to England with her family and started working as a Neurologist in Leicester.

4 Speakers Dr Andrew Dowson Dr Linda Damian Dr Alex Valori Dr Andrew Dowson is the Director of the NHS King s Headache Service at King s College Hospital, London. He qualified in medicine in 1984 and worked as a GP for several years before becoming a specialist in headache. He is Chairman of Migraine in Primary Care Advisors, a charity which promotes headache management in primary care, and of international organisation Headache Care for Practising Clinicians a group of similar organisations from around the world. Dr Dowson is also Chairman of Migraine Action s Medical Advisory Board. Dr Linda Damian completed her specialist training in Neurology in Germany, After living in Australia for a few years she moved to England with her family and started working as a Neurologist in Leicester. She then took up a post as a Consultant for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust, where she established a specialist headache clinic. Since November 2013, she has been working as the Headache Consultant Neurologist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where she runs a weekly headache clinic and once monthly Botox clinic for chronic migraine. Dr Alex Valori has run the Migraine Clinic at Norwich for 25 years. Having entered General Practice after a grounding in Surgery & Orthopaedics, he became aware of the number of patients with unresolved Headache syndromes that could not find an explanation or treatment from any specialty. In researching potential mechanisms of pain generation in Migraine and other Headaches he has formed a classification of Suboccipital Vectors in the neck, and designed treatments to address the pain pathways. He has been a longstanding member of BASH and has served on the Council.

5 Travel Map and directions Trinity Hall is on a road parallel to Trinity Street, behind Gonville and Caius, and next door to Clare. Trinity Hall can also be accessed by punt at the small docking area at the bottom of Latham Lawn. It has lovely views over the river.

A little about us Migraine Action: The national advisory and support charity for people affected by migraine We are here to help you understand and manage your migraine more effectively, enabling you

6 A little about us Migraine Action: The national advisory and support charity for people affected by migraine We are here to help you understand and manage your migraine more effectively, enabling you to lead a normal life. We recognise that coping with migraine is not easy and sometimes you wish it would just go away. We can help by providing you with information and advice on various aspects of migraine, ranging from practical tips on managing your migraine, to the different types of medication and treatment plans available. We have numerous information booklets which can help you to identify triggers and early warning signs, so that the frequency or severity of your headaches can be reduced. Through our quarterly magazine, Challenging Migraine, we provide the latest information on treatments and management, and keep you updated with key developments related to migraine. Our online services hold a vast array of information, with our web forums providing the perfect opportunity for you to speak to other migraineurs and keep our experts busy with questions. info@migraine.org.uk

7 Booking Form Your Details Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other... Membership number:... First name:... Last name:... Address: Postcode:... Contact Number: I would like to reserve a place for me and will be bringing... guest(s) Guest Details Wishes to join? Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other... Membership number:... First name:... Last name:... Address: Postcode:... Contact Number: Guest Details Wishes to join? Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other... Membership number:... First name:... Last name:... Address: Postcode:... Contact Number: Guests are charged at the appropriate rate info@migraine.org.uk

8 Payment Details Price of Event The event costs 7.00 per person for members and for non- members. Membership for Migraine Action costs only a year and can be included with this booking to take advantage of the member s only price. I wish to join Migraine Action/renew my membership and enclose my membership fee along with the booking fee My guest(s) would like to join Migraine Action/renew their membership and I enclose their membership fee(s) along with their booking fee(s) Pay by Debit/Credit Card Please debit my Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/Delta card (delete as appropriate) For the amount of Security code Debit/credit card no. Valid from Expiry date Issue no. For Maestro cardholders only Name on card... Signature... Date... /... /... Pay by Cheque I enclose a cheque for made payable to Migraine Action Lunch will not be provided for this event but light refreshments will be available during the registration period and break. 4 th Floor, 27 East Street, Leicester, LE1 6NB Tel: info@migraine.org.uk Registered Charity No Copyright 2015 Migraine Action

Helping you take control

Migraine Insight Helping you take control Early bird discount before 7 th March 2015! Saturday 28 th March 2015 9.30am - 1.00pm Holiday Inn Cardiff City Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1XD. Booking Essential: