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Migraine Heroes Healthcare Awards 2011
Since they were launched in 2008, the Migraine Heroes Healthcare Awards have aimed to recognise the special individuals and teams who have helped people with migraine, whether this may be a special doctor who has gone out of their way to try new treatments and has the patience of a saint, a family member who always picks up the pieces when an attack strikes and shows unwavering understanding, or an employer who has made changes to a migraineurs working environment to ensure they can get the most out of their career.
In 2011 Migraine Action invited migraineurs throughout the UK to nominate their 'heroes' in eight categories.
Entries were reviewed by Migraine Action's Medical Advisory Board and the winners were announced at a special awards luncheon in Leicester on Monday 5th September, as part of our celebrations for Migraine Awareness Week.
Our photo shows Joanna Hamilton Colclough, Director of Migraine Action, with The Lord Mayor of Leicester, Robert Wann, the winner of the Best GP award, Dr Andrew, and Michelle Moore who nominated him.
2011 heroes winners:
Best Carer: recognises the friends, family members or colleagues who, through their caring attitude and support, have helped to make a real difference.
Winner: Thomas Wilson, nominated by wife and migraineur Tracey.
Best Clinic: this award enables migraineurs to recognise the GP surgeries, local hospitals and specialist migraine clinics which have helped them to cope with migraine.
Winner: The Migraine Clinic at York Hospital.
Best in Complementary Medicine: from reflexologists to acupuncturists to chiropractors, we know many migraineurs use complementary medicine to help manage their migraine and this award acknowledges the practitioners helping people with the condition.
Winner: Dr Ross McDonald, Chiropractor, from Edinburgh.
Best Employer: for bosses who have been extremely understanding, or if a migraineurs place of work is very migraine friendly.
Bridgette Burn, Headteacher at Osbournby Primary School in Lincolnshire.
Best GP: for GPs who are passionate about migraine and have made a real difference to their patients.
Winner: Dr David Andrew from Anstey Surgery in Leicester.
Best Healthcare Professional: including pharmacists, neurologists or specialist headache nurses.
Winner: Dr Stewart Weatherby, Consultant Neurologist at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.
Young Migraineur Star Award: for those aged under 18 years to nominate the healthcare professionals, teachers, group leaders, family and friends who have helped them to cope with their migraine.
Winner: Miss Wylie from Thomas's School in London.
Young Migraineur Special Award: to recognise the achievements of children and young people with migraine.
Winner: Thirteen year old Todd from Newhaven.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who sent in a nomination. Thank you to Megaman (UK) Ltd for their kind sponsorship of the Young Migraineur categories of the awards.