With your team, discuss the different types of headache covered in the article and take a look too at the information suggested below. In order to make it useful and relevant to your work, think about the following:

• Why are cluster headaches not readily treatable with over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol? See: NHS Choices €“ cluster headaches. Which treatments generally relieve cluster headaches rapidly?
• What does NICE say about complementary treatment for people who suffer tension headaches on more than 15 days each month? Which complementary treatment may be offered to such people? Who is registered in your locality to provide such a service?
• What information would you give to a customer suffering from a headache caused by overuse of medication? See: Headaches in over 12s €“ diagnosis and management
• When should a customer with migraine seek medical advice quickly? See: NHS Choices €“ Migraine
• What are hormone headaches and what can trigger them? See: NHS Choices €“ Hormone headaches
• Does anyone in the pharmacy team suffer from headaches? Discuss among yourselves how you manage your own headaches.