The British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) is the United Kingdom national society member of the International Headache Society (IHS) and the European Headache Federation (EHF). Membership is open to all health care professionals with an interest in headache.
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Headache Organisations
The mission of the Institute of Neurology, as a specialist Postgraduate Institute of UCL, is to carry out high quality research, teaching and training in basic and clinical neurosciences. Together with our associated specialist Hospital, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Institute promotes translation of research that is of direct clinical relevance to improved patient care and treatment.
The International Headache Society (IHS) is the world’s membership organisation for all whose professional commitment, whatever their discipline, is to helping people whose lives are affected by headache disorders.
The aims of The Brain Charity are to provide advice, information and support to people with a neurological condition, their families and care professionals, and to raise the awareness of neurological conditions in the community at large. The Centre has meeting and conference facilities, a dedicated library and database, produces regular newsletters, and provides office accommodation for a number of neurological charities.
International Cluster Headache Sites
Other Headaches
The Migraine Trust is one of the UK’s leading medical research and patient support charity for the condition. The Trust is committed to supporting sufferers and their families by funding and promoting research, improving diagnosis and treatment, providing information and raising awareness of migraine as a significant public health problem.
The Clinic is a research centre and outpatient service for people with migraine and other headache conditions, including Cluster Headache.
The aims of the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK are to provide information and offer support to members, and to raise awareness of TN amongst medical professionals as well as the general public
Other Health Websites
NHS Choices is at the forefront of 24-hour health care - delivering telephone and e-health information services day and night direct to the public.
The Brain and Spine Foundation is committed to providing reliable information and support to people living with neurological conditions across the UK with a nurse led Helpline, a range of 30 booklets and a helpful website for anyone affected or their families.
Other Useful Links
NICE guidelines on the management of Cluster Headache.
An adviser guide to personal independence payment regulations & case law.



