Headaches at Work: Common Causes, Self-Care and When to Get Urgent Help

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About Course

Most headaches are not serious and can be eased with simple self-care. This course explains common causes of headaches at work, such as dehydration, skipped meals, stress and long spells at a screen, practical ways to prevent them, and the NHS warning signs that mean you should get urgent help.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise common causes of headaches linked to work and daily routines
  • Use simple NHS self-care steps and prevention tips
  • Know when a headache needs a GP appointment, NHS 111 or a 999 call
  • Understand why taking painkillers too often can itself cause headaches

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Common causes of headaches at work
  • Self-care and prevention
  • When a headache needs medical help

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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