The British Association for the Study of Headache unites UK healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing headache research, education, and improved patient care.
The British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) is the United Kingdom national society member of the European Headache Federation (EHF).
Membership is open to all healthcare professionals with an interest in headache. We work closely with other UK and international headache groups.
The Association was founded in 1992 by Dr TJ Steiner, The Princess Margaret Migraine Clinic, Charing Cross Hospital, London and was incorporated in 1998.
As in all limited companies, the management of BASH is in the hands of a Board of Directors, which is known as Council. The members of Council are also the Trustees of the Charity, and have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Association.
Why Become a Member of BASH?
Membership starts from only £50 a year and is open to all healthcare professionals with an interest in headache.
Senior Clinicians and GPs - £110 annual fee.
Neurology Junior doctors in training posts and GP registrars - £50 annual fee.
Headache Specialist Practitioners & PAMs - £50 annual fee.
We work closely with other UK and International headache groups.
Whether you’re just starting out, building your career, or working at the highest level, our membership is designed to suit all professionals to demonstrate and develop their level of knowledge and experience.
Member Benefits
Join BASH and receive the following benefits:
Keep informed about latest news and developments in headache with our members only newsletter.
Peer support from our subgroups including our GPwER group plus a wide range of educational opportunities.
Collaboration and communication between primary care, secondary care and the third sector.
Inspiration from people who are passionate about their specialist area.
Be part of an organisation with a strong voice for improving patient care.
Find out about upcoming headache meetings held by BASH and other headache-related groups. Click here for events info.
Individual BASH members are encouraged to also consider joining the International Headache Society. Benefits of this membership include:
- Reduced International Headache Congress (I.H.C.) registration.
- Access to learning materials via the I.H.S. Learning Centre.
- Access to Neuroscientist. Join IHS here.
Founded By Dr TJ Steiner
BASH was born from a shared passion to understand and tackle headache disorders. Since 1992, it has brought healthcare professionals together, advancing research, sharing knowledge, and improving the lives of patients across the UK.
The Association was founded as a charity in 1992 by Dr TJ Steiner, The Princess Margaret Migraine Clinic, Charing Cross Hospital, London and was incorporated as a limited company in 1998.
BASH Events
BASH healthcare events: advancing knowledge, collaboration, and care for patients.
Healthcare Events
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Bursaries at BASH
BASH offers bursaries to support members with training, research, and conference attendance, helping professionals advance expertise in headache care while easing financial barriers and encouraging active involvement in the association’s work.
You can learn more about what bursaries are currently available by visiting our dedicated bursaries page.
If you are interested in applying for one of these bursaries, please submit your application using the form.
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Promoting Education
The aim of BASH is to promote education on headache disorders both among the professionals and members of the general public. In addition BASH encourages its members to share their experience through interactive forum.
Some of the areas where BASH would like you to share your experience with other headache experts include:
- Use of Greater Occipital Nerve Block in the treatment of headache.
- Use of Botulinum Toxin type A in the prevention of Chronic Migraine.
- Seeing a rare headache disorder such as Paroxysmal Hemicrania, SUNCT, SUNA, Hemicrania Continua, Hypnic Headaches etc.
- Discussion through forum of any difficult case that you see in your practice.
- Development of a multi-centre database for cluster headache patients.
BASH Photo Gallery
See our BASH photo gallery showcasing highlights, connections and memorable moments from previous events.
Check Out What Our Members Are Saying
Read members’ testimonials sharing experiences, insights, and the positive impact of BASH on their professional growth.
As a secondary care consultant, being part of BASH Council is like being behind the screen in the Wizard of Oz where all the work, steam and cogs are happening with headache. It’s a real privilege to have insight and input into the development of national policies, statements and headache education with a wide group of expertise around one table.
Dr GK
CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST
Being a member of BASH has given me the opportunity of working with supportive colleagues who are as equally motivated and passionate about the world of Headache. The educational meetings are always so welcoming and thoroughly informative. From clinical discussions, to sharing best practice this is by far the most uplifting and inspiring group to be a part of.
AL Physiotherapist
Headache Specialist Practitioner
Sharing experience, challenge, expertise with such a warm, supportive group of colleagues who are genuinely out to help each other has been both helpful and uplifting. The GP group has excellent leadership and organises GP Study Days each year as well as on-line meetings. GPwSI in headache benefit from invitation to the biennial BASH Headache and Migraine Conference which is both educational and sociable.
Dr KB
GP WITH EXTENDED ROLE IN HEADACHE