Travel Insurance for Cluster Headaches

Travelling with cluster headaches might require a little more preparation, but for many people it doesn’t mean putting holiday plans on hold. Cluster headaches are a neurological condition that causes severe, recurring headaches usually on one side of the head, often occurring in cycles or ‘clusters’. It affects approximately 66,000 people in the UK. 

While symptoms can vary, many individuals successfully manage their condition through medication or ongoing care.

With the right preparation, medical guidance, and suitable travel insurance, many people who manage cluster headaches with medication or supervision continue to travel abroad with confidence.

Travel insurance can help provide protection if your condition affects your trip:

• Emergency medical treatment and hospital care abroad
• Medical transport or repatriation back to the UK if required
• Cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to your condition
• 24-hour medical assistance while you are abroad

Travel advice for people with a neurological condition

• Carry medication in your hand luggage so it remains easily accessible
• Try to maintain your usual medication routine while travelling
• Plan your activities so you can rest if symptoms worse
• Research medical facilities at your destination before travelling

If you have been diagnosed with cluster headaches, you might need to declare it when applying for travel insurance. Read the medical declaration carefully to make sure.
Travel insurance is still available if you’ve been diagnosed with a medical condition. However, the cover options offered vary depending on the nature of the condition and how well it is controlled. Providing clear and accurate information during your medical declaration helps to make sure that the most appropriate cover is arranged.

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