Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 70155

Migraines: Sick Leave

Tabled: 22 July 2025
Answered: 29 September 2025

Question

Jas Athwal

LabourIlford South

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of migraines on (a) the economy and (b) levels of (i) presenteeism and (ii)absenteeism.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Joint DWP and DHSC Work and Health Directorate was set up in 2015 in recognition of the significant link between work and health and to improve employment opportunities for disabled people and people with health conditions, including people with migra...

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