This meeting is only intended for healthcare professionals from the UK and Ireland. This meeting is organised and funded by Teva UK Limited and will include mention of Teva product(s). Prescribing information will be available at the meeting.
Adverse events should be reported:Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard (UK) or www.hpra.ie (ROI). Adverse events should also be reported to Teva using the Reporting Side Effects Form or telephone +44 (0)207 540 7117, or email uk.safety@tevauk.com.

Head Start Leading Education in Headache Management Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island Sunday 9 & Monday 10 June 2024

.

Head Start Annual Meeting 2024

The sixth Head Start educational meeting focuses on the latest advancements in headache and migraine management

Join us as we delve into pertinent topics, whilst gaining a deeper understanding of headache and migraine management strategies. Our esteemed multidisciplinary faculty will share their expertise, bringing you up to speed on the latest research.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with fellow healthcare professionals and stay at the forefront of headache and migraine management. 

Register now to secure your place

This meeting is open to healthcare professionals from the UK and Ireland with an interest in headache and migraine. Please note that space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Your place will not be secured until you have received confirmation.

Register (UK) Register (Ireland)

Chairing Head Start

Dr Mona Ghadiri-Sani, Consultant Neurologist, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Meeting Co-Chair

Dr Mona Ghadiri-Sani, Consultant Neurologist, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Krishna Dani, Consultant Neurologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Meeting Co-Chair

Dr Krishna Dani, Consultant Neurologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

As co-chairs, Dr Mona Ghadiri-Sani and Dr Krishna Dani, are delighted to welcome you to Head Start 2024

"The Head Start agenda has been developed to explore a range of pivotal subjects, from the behavioural and psychological impact of headache to navigating the ever-evolving treatment landscapes. Engaging talks will cover complex clinical cases and foster multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration, promoting holistic approaches to patient care."

.

Meeting Agenda

Prepare to be at the forefront of headache and migraine treatment discussions at this year's meeting.

Day one

Day one kicks off with an exploration of the current treatment landscape and a vision for the future. You won’t want to miss:

  • A keynote session that delves into predictors of response to anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies

  • The crucial role of patient empowerment in advocating for effective treatment

  • Immersive collaborative case studies, showcasing how an MDT can unite to optimise patient care

Day two

Day two aims to elevate your MDT strategies and introduce groundbreaking innovations. Engage in:

  • A lively panel discussion on enhancing patient care through service redesign

  • National experts unveiling cutting-edge treatments

  • Clinical case masterclasses on headaches and hormones and real-world treatment experiences of treatment holidays

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of these dynamic discussions and gain insights from top experts in the field.

Join us for an enlightening and impactful event! 

A detailed agenda can be downloaded below

The agenda is subject to change and a final agenda will be available in print at the meeting.

Download agenda

.

Submit Your Questions

Submit your questions ahead of the meeting for discussion on the day

Send your question

.

Steering Committee

Dr Mona Ghadiri-Sani, Consultant Neurologist, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Steering Committee Member

Dr Mona Ghadiri-Sani, Consultant Neurologist, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Krishna Dani, Consultant Neurologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Steering Committee Member

Dr Krishna Dani, Consultant Neurologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Professor Peter Goadsby, Professor of Neurology, King's College, London

Steering Committee Member

Professor Peter Goadsby, Professor of Neurology, King's College, London

Mrs Claire Fisher, Nurse Specialist for Headache, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Steering Committee Member

Mrs Claire Fisher, Nurse Specialist for Headache, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Edward O’Sullivan, Clinical Director, Cork University Hospital​

Steering Committee Member

Dr Edward O’Sullivan, Clinical Director, Cork University Hospital​

Dr Vivek Mehta, Consultant in Pain Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust

Steering Committee Member

Dr Vivek Mehta, Consultant in Pain Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust

Registration

Register now to secure your place

This meeting is open to healthcare professionals from the UK and Ireland with an interest in headache and migraine. Please note that space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Your place will not be secured until you have received confirmation.

Register (UK) Register (Ireland)

.

Highlights from 2022

Reflections from Head Start 2022

Held in March 2022 at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel, Head Start 2022 brought together healthcare professionals with an interest in headache and migraine.

Reflections from Head Start 2022

Held in March 2022 at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel, Head Start 2022 brought together healthcare professionals with an interest in headache and migraine.

Delegate Feedback

Head Start meetings have been rated highly by previous delegates

100% of delegates felt the meeting programme met their personal educational objectives*

84% of delegates rated the overall meeting in 2022 as "Excellent"*

100% of delegates would be interested in attending the future Head Start meetings*


Delegate feedback

Head Start Meeting 2022

All sessions were very good. I enjoyed the parrallel sessions. There were lots of take home messages.

Delegate feedback

Head Start 2022

It has given me a great learning experience

Delegate feedback

Head Start 2022

All the speakers were well informed and presented well

Delegate feedback

Head Start 2022

"Thanks Teva for not pushing your own agenda/products and giving speaker freedom to present what they want"

Delegate feedback

Head Start Virtual Meeting 2021

This meeting is very well organised and easy to book onto.  The speakers were all brilliant and evidently experts in their fields of practice.  Presentations were concise and easy to understand.  Thank you for a very informative meeting.

Delegate feedback

Head Start Meeting 2019

The Teva team provided an excellent, well organised programme with good IT support, excellent hotel and location. 

.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Teva@bamboo-medical.com.

This meeting is free to attend. Due to limited places available, we ask you to please notify the meeting Secretariat if you can no longer attend so that your place can be reallocated (Bamboo Medical Communications) at Teva@bamboo-medical.com.

All correspondence regarding the meeting will be sent to the e-mail address entered when you registered. Please allow 48 hours after your registration for your place to be verified.

If you have not received any correspondence since registering, please ensure you have checked your spam/junk inbox before contacting the meeting Secretariat (Bamboo Medical Communications) at Teva@bamboo-medical.com.

CME accreditation will be applied for from The Federation of the Royal College of Physicians and from The Royal College of Nursing for this meeting. If approved, the number of CME points will be awarded after the event.

As part of your educational sponsorship package to attend this meeting, the following items will be covered by Teva.

  • Airport parking (if applicable)
  • Flight and/or train travel to and from the meeting
  • Shuttle bus to and from train station
  • Shared taxi(s) to and from the airport for those not getting on the shuttle bus to the train station
  • Welcome dinner on Sunday 09 June 2024
  • Hotel accommodation for the night of Sunday 09 June 2024
  • Day delegate rate includes refreshments and lunch on Sunday 09 and Monday 10 June 2024

The following costs will not be covered by Teva and any expenses incurred will need to be covered by the delegate.

  • Mileage or taxis from your home to and from either airport or train station
  • Any extra hotel charges incurred such as telephone calls, WIFI, mini-bar, room service and pay-per-view content
  • Any spirits, liqueurs or drinks not provided with meals

How do I get there?

toggle more information

How to get there

By rail:

The closest rail station to Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island is Hinckley train station. Shuttle transfers will be arranged to bring you to the venue. Further details will be confirmed in your final confirmation email.

By car:

The hotel is located just off junction 1 of the M69, on the A5.

If travelling from the South, via M1 to Leicestershire, take exit 20 from M1. Follow A4303 and A5 to parking onsite.

If travelling from the North, via M1 to Leicester, take exit 21 onto the M69 following signs for Birmingham/M69/Coventry. At junction 1 take the A5/B4109 exit to Tamworth/Nuneaton/Hinckley and follow the A5 to parking onsite.

Address:

Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island, Watling Street, Hinckley, LE10 3JA

Telephone:

+44 1455 631122

The meeting Secretariat will arrange travel for journeys exceeding 50 miles each way via the shortest logical direct route (more than 100 miles round trip) if you have requested it on your registration form. We will contact you approximately four weeks before the meeting by e-mail to confirm your requirements and in accordance with the following:

  • Stopovers, route variations and date extensions cannot be facilitated
  • Standard or economy class tickets will be provided
  • Taxis will only be provided and booked by the meeting Secretariat, where in their view, there is no viable public transport option and it is economical to do so
  • Travel insurance will not be provided

If you chose to drive to the venue, parking is available at the Leonardo Hotel Hinkley Island. Milage will be reimbursed as travel expenses after the meeting. Expenses will only be reimbursed if disclosed and agreed in advance of the meeting with the meeting Secretariat.

If you have any questions in the meantime, or if your circumstances have changed, please contact the meeting Secretariat (Bamboo Medical Communications) at Teva@bamboo-medical.com.

If you have requested accommodation at the time of registering for the meeting, then a standard bedroom with breakfast will be booked under your name at the Leonardo Hotel Hinkley Island for the evening of Sunday 09 June 2024. Extensions or additions to this booking will not be possible.

If you no longer require this room or would like to confirm your selection on the registration form, please contact the meeting Secretariat (Bamboo Medical Communications) at Teva@bamboo-medical.com.

This meeting is open to Consultants, Nurses, GPs and other healthcare professionals from the UK and Ireland with an interest in headache and migraine. If your colleague fits this description, then they can register for a place using the registration form. Your colleague will then be notified if a place is available for them to attend.

Non-healthcare professionals are NOT able to attend the meeting, or any associated parts of the meeting.

Please contact the meeting Secretariat (Bamboo Medical Communications) at Teva@bamboo-medical.com. Due to the limited places, we ask you to please contact the meeting Secretariat as soon as possible to cancel your place so that it can be reallocated to another delegate.

Please contact the meeting Secretariat (Bamboo Medical Communications) at Teva@bamboo-medical.com.

Registration

Register now to secure your place

This meeting is open to healthcare professionals from the UK and Ireland with an interest in headache and migraine. Please note that space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Your place will not be secured until you have received confirmation.

Register (UK) Register (Ireland)

*of the number of delegates who completed event feedback

Date of preparation: February 2024
Reference: D: MIG-GB-00229 (V1.0) / T: MIG-GB-00230 (V1.0) / M: MIG-GB-00231 (V1.0)

This meeting is open to HCPs from the UK and Ireland with an interest in headache and migraine. This promotional meeting is organised and funded by Teva UK Limited.

Teva Logo.png

Registered in England No. 302461. Registered office: Teva UK Limited, Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HX  
+44 (0) 1977 628500 | www.tevauk.com | Copyright © 2024 Teva UK Limited

Adverse events should be reported: Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard (UK) or www.hpra.ie (ROI). Adverse events should also be reported to Teva using the Reporting Side Effects Form or telephone +44 (0) 207 540 7117, or email uk.safety@tevauk.com.

Privacy Policy | Pharmacovigilance Privacy PolicyTerms and Conditions | AccessibilityReporting Adverse Events