27 East Street
Leicester
LE1 6NB

Tel 0116 275 8317
Web: www.migraine.org.uk
Web: www.migraine.org.uk/youngmigraineurs

Migraine Action is a leading UK charity dedicated to individuals affected by migraine. They are a registered charity who aims to bridge the gap between the migraine sufferer and the medical world by providing information on all aspects of the condition and its management.

Their mission statement is: "Striving to provide an excellent patient led, compassionate and empathetic support community for individuals affected by migraine."

Migraine Action has three main aims:

• To provide information and friendly, positive reassurance, understanding and encouragement to migraine sufferers and their families.
• To encourage and support research and investigation into migraine, its causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
• To gather and pass on information about treatments available for the control and relief of migraine and to facilitate an exchange of information on the subject.

Migraine Action offers a telephone helpline, a quarterly newsletter and numerous leaflets on all aspects of migraine. Members participate in research and product trials and also collect and donate considerable sums of money to support migraine clinics and further research.

Migraine Action also has three age specific websites especially created for children affected by migraine which can all be accessed at www.migraine.org.uk/youngmigraineurs There is an accompanying 17 piece resource pack for parents / carers, teachers, school nurses and young migraineurs themselves.

Migraine Action is funded entirely by donations and members' subscriptions. As at October 2010:

• UK membership starts from £12.50 per year which gives access to a telephone, postal and email information and support line, a quarterly newsletter, access to leaflets and information on their website, and regular updates from research studies and trials.
• UK enhanced membership is from £17.50 per year and also provides access to a message board and 'Ask the Expert' facilities, as well as access to leaflets and reports online and receiving email alerts from Migraine Action on related subjects.

Please contact Migraine Action for further membership details.