Migraine Care: 10-year Health Plan

Baroness Winterton of Doncaster Excerpts

Monday 23rd March 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Lab)]

My Lords, the approach that my noble friend the Minister has outlined regarding migraine care is very welcome. The 10-year plan also talks about cholesterol management due to its links to cardiovascular disease, but the plan can quite often be confusing for the patient in terms of the care that is provided. A simple example would be suggesting that cheese is bad for cholesterol but good for osteoporosis. HEART UK has therefore raised the fact that there should be a holistic approach to the patient. Can my noble friend make sure this happens in the 10-year plan and the delivery of it?

[Baroness Merron (Lab)]

I can indeed say to my noble friend that a holistic approach is exactly at the core of the 10-year plan, as is the enhancement of care through expanded community diagnostics, better prevention and the use of personalised digital tools, including the NHS app. All these will be helpful in the way my noble friend seeks. The workforce plan, which we will see shortly to support the 10-year health plan, will also acknowledge the need to see people holistically and to staff up accordingly.