Birmingham Culturally Intelligent Approach to Chronic Headaches and Migraines in Pakistani Communities (BCIAHP)
The Birmingham Culturally Intelligent Approach to Headache Disorder in Pakistani Communities (BCIAHP) is a project by Birmingham City Council Public Health Division, supported by an external grant from Pfizer Limited.
The project explores the prevalence and impact of chronic headaches and migraines within Birmingham’s Pakistani communities.
Through clinical data collection, community-led research, and participant surveys, the project aims to understand the barriers individuals face in:
- accessing diagnosis and treatment
- the cultural perceptions surrounding headaches and migraines
- their impact on individuals
The project has worked with the community to co-produce information resources for individuals and healthcare providers to:
- improve awareness
- support prevention and self-management options
- help people understand when, and how, to seek professional support
The project has 4 main phases.
Community and healthcare professional resources
Videos
Take a look at our videos for Pakistani communities:
- 'It's not just nazar – Razia's experience of managing migraines':
Downloadable guides
- Download our guide to understanding headaches and migraines for Pakistani communities:
- English version
- Urdu version – coming soon
- Download our guide to discussing headaches and migraines within Pakistani communities – for healthcare professionals:
Posters
Download our headache and migraine poster for Pakistani communities:
- It's not just nazar. Headaches and migraines are important health issues poster:
- English version
- Urdu version - coming soon
Your feedback matters
Complete our feedback survey by 14 November 2025 to share your thoughts about the resources we have created, and a chance to win one of 4 £25 vouchers.
Complete our feedback survey on Be Heard
If you know anyone who needs the survey in a different language, email: bciahp@birmingham.gov.uk
Page last updated: 19 August 2025
