BCIAHP project phases
Phase 1: Scoping – data collection and analysis
In the ‘scoping’ phase of this project, we sought to understand the nature and size of the need in the target population, as well as the specific barriers the community experiences when trying to manage chronic headaches and migraines.
To do this, we collected various sources of data, including:
- clinical desktop assessment of anonymised hospital and GP data
- community population survey on our Birmingham BeHeard website
- community-led focus group research into cultural context and understanding conducted by Birmingham Voluntary Services Council (BVSC)
Download the BVSC research summary poster.
Download the BVSC community-led research report
Download the findings of the project research
Phase 2: Co-design of resources
We worked with The Delicate Mind CIC to gather insights from Pakistani communities and local healthcare professionals to co-produce culturally intelligent resources which will promote awareness, prevention and engagement with healthcare professionals for chronic headaches and migraines.
Phase 3: Implementation of resources
We worked with local GPs and community pharmacists, and a group of ‘community influencers’ from the Pakistani community, to implement the co-produced culturally intelligent resources across East Birmingham.
Phase 4: Project evaluation
We worked with our academic evaluators, Social Machines, to evaluate the whole project and understand how effective it has been.
Watch the webinar to learn more about what was achieved and the main lessons from the project.
Download the academic evaluation report.
If you have any comments or information about any part of this project, email BCIAHP@birmingham.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 28 May 2026