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Headache Service Transformation MasterClass – Module 1
The MasterClass aims to provide secondary care professionals with comprehensive training on the diagnosis and management of headache and migraine disorders and community health care professionals wanting to extend services closer to home.
Module 1 sponsor: Teva UK Limited.
This meeting has been financially supported by Teva UK Limited. The sponsor has had no control over the organisation or educational content of this meeting.
Improving headache and migraine services in a rapidly changing, complex NHS
Module 2: 9th and 10th July, 2026
Location
Halifax Hall, Sheffield University Campus
Endcliffe Vale Road
Sheffield
S10 3ER
MasterClass overview
The Headache Service Transformation MasterClass is designed to equip healthcare professionals working across both primary and secondary care with the insights and tools to improve headache and migraine services in a complex and evolving NHS landscape. Delivered over two modules, the programme brings together a multidisciplinary faculty to explore service transformation, integrated care pathways, patient experiences, and the roles of various professionals – including GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and commissioners. Through interactive sessions, case discussions, and examples of innovation, attendees will gain practical strategies to drive sustainable improvements in headache care at local and regional levels.
Intermodule project
Intermodule project: driving local change between modules
A key component of the Headache Service Transformation MasterClass is the intermodule project, which gives participants the opportunity to apply their learning in a practical, locally relevant context. After attending Module 1, delegates will be encouraged to identify an area of improvement within their local headache or migraine service and develop a small-scale service improvement initiative.
This project enables participants to:
Translate national priorities into local action
Test new approaches within their service or pathway
Build confidence in leading change across the system
Contribute to wider learning through shared experience
We believe this element of the programme is critical – it supports real-world transformation and empowers professionals to become active change agents within their own settings.
Participants will present their intermodule projects during Module 2. This second module will serve as a platform to share outcomes, celebrate progress, and reflect on the learning and impact achieved. Selected projects will also be showcased to highlight innovation, with an award presented to the most impactful initiative.
Programme
Speakers and content subject to change. Last updated: 20/08/2025
Who is this course for?
This MasterClass is ideally intended for:
Consultant neurologists, neurology SpRs
Specialist nurses, advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs)
Neuroscience pharmacists
General practitioners (GPs) and GPs with extended roles (GPwERs )
Please note this MasterClass is for UK HCPs only.
Cost of course
The course is free to attend as a result of sponsorship from our sponsor. There will be a £100 deposit required to secure your place, this will be invoiced to you upon confirmation of your registration. The deposit will be refunded after successful completion of module 2.
Accommodation
One night of accommodation is included per module.
A maximum travel allowance of £50 per delegate per module is available and must be claimed within 30 days of each MasterClass.
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LoginModule 1 sponsor: Teva UK Limited.
This meeting has been financially supported by Teva UK Limited. The sponsor has had no control over the organisation or educational content of this meeting.
Speakers
Niranjanan NirmalananthanNational clinical director for neurology & consultant neurologist, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr David PalingHonorary strategic director, MS Academy & consultant neurologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sue ThomasIndependent healthcare consultant & PPV member, NHSE neurology transformation CRG
Rob MusicChief executive, The Migraine Trust
Mathew GarrodLead pharmacist for neurosciences and specialist pharmacist in migraine, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
David KernickGeneral practitioner with extended role in headache, Exeter Headache Clinic
Dr Anita KrishnanConsultant neurologist, divisional clinical director, The Walton Centre
Dr Razzan HaneefGP with extended role in headaches
David WatsonGP with extended role in headache, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Siobhan Jonesheadache nurse consultant, North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust
Dr Jeban GanesalingamConsultant neurologist, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, , headache lead & consultant neurologist, University Hospitals Sussex and neurology lead, South East Neuroscience Oversight Committee
Maha AhmedClinical nurse specialist- headache, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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