The British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) is the United Kingdom national society member of the International Headache Society (IHS) and the European Headache Federation (EHF).
Membership is open to all health care professionals with an interest in headache. All members of BASH are automatically members of IHS and receive its journal, Cephalalgia, as benefits of membership. We work closely with other UK 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.
Join BASH and receive the following benefits:
Why become a member?
Membership starts from only £50 a year and is open to all health care professionals with an interest in headache.
Standard membership: £110 annual fee
Junior membership: £50 annual fee (proof of status required).
All members of BASH are automatically members of IHS and receive its journal, Cephalalgia, as benefits of membership. We work closely with other UK 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 their level of knowledge and experience.
Benefits of becoming a member.
BASH members are kept informed on latest news and developments in headache.
You will be notified of relevant headache meetings held by BASH and other headache groups.
Standard Membership to BASH brings automatic membership to the International Headache Society (I.H.S.) at a discounted rate.
Upcoming events
18th – 24th March 2024
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21st March 2024
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1st – 7th September 2024
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7th October 2024
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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:
What our members are saying.
Very good day, useful and enjoyed it.
Hospital doctor/SPR/SHO
I really enjoyed this training day.
Nurse
Excellent meeting, very informative.
Hospital Consultant