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Headaches in over 12s: diagnosis and management

  • Clinical guideline
  • Reference number: CG150
  • Published:  19 September 2012
  • Last updated:  03 June 2025

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Sources of advice and support

  • Migraine Action, 0116 275 8317
    www.migraine.org.uk

  • OUCH(UK), 01646 651 979
    www.ouchuk.org

  • The Migraine Trust, 020 7631 6970
    www.migrainetrust.org

You can also go to NHS Choices for more information.

NICE is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any information or advice provided by these organisations.

This page was last updated: 01 September 2012


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