Written questions

Sick Leave: Migraines

2026-06-08 · Department for Work and Pensions · HL773 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce workplace absences caused by migraines; and what steps they are taking to support people living with chronic migraines to remain in or return to work.

Answer

We know that good work is generally good for health and wellbeing, so we want everyone to get work and get on in work, whoever they are and wherever they live. Disabled people and people with health conditions, including people living with chronic migrain...