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Migraines: Sick Leave

Commons · Question 70155 · Tabled 22 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 29 Sep 2025

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Asked by Jas Athwal

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

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 29 Sep 2025

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...