Information for the public

About this information

NICE guidelines provide advice on the care and support that should be offered to people who use health and care services.

This information explains the advice about headaches that is set out in NICE guideline CG150.

This is an update of advice on headaches that NICE produced in 2012. The information on treatment to reduce future migraine has been updated.

Does this information apply to me?

Yes, if you are aged 12 years or over and having problems with headaches.