Jackie Baillie MSP has thrown her support behind the UK’s leading migraine charity, The Migraine Trust, in their campaign to improve migraine care for people across the UK.

One in seven people have migraine, a long-term painful condition, yet, according to the charity, it is often not taken seriously when people seek help for migraines. They believe this needs to change.

The Dumbarton constituency MSP spoke to The Migraine Trust staff about their work to improve the lives of people with migraine through raising awareness, funding vital research and campaigning for better migraine healthcare across the UK. Ms Baillie also spoke to people with migraine about their own personal experiences of living with the condition, from challenges at work to difficulties accessing the right treatments and care.

Jackie Baillie said: “I am pleased to support The Migraine Trust’s work to improve migraine care, and to end the stigma that many people feel exists around the condition. Migraine is a long-term painful condition that affects thousands of people here in West Dunbartonshire, Helensburgh and Lomond.”

Rob Music, Chief Executive of The Migraine Trust added: “It is great to have the support of Jackie Baillie. Migraine is a serious condition that has been both dismissed and underinvested in for too long.

“We’re asking all healthcare systems to review their migraine needs and services, and are encouraging Parliament, as well as all employers to be migraine-friendly employers and support The Migraine Trust’s call for real and positive change.”