A magnetic handheld device that sends pulses into the head could transform the lives of thousands of migraine sufferers.
The treatment, called transcranial magnetic stimulation, is held behind a patient's head and with the click of a button sends brief magnetic pulses into the brain, helping to disrupt the painful headaches.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which looks at the safety and suitability of new treatments, has now issued guidance saying the device can be recommended to certain patients through the NHS.
They also add that extra care should be taken to explain the risks and steps which need to be put in place to record and review what happens.
Wendy Thomas, from The Migraine Trust, said: "This is a new bit of weaponry against migraines.
"The reason it makes a big difference is because there's not a drug involved, so there are no side effects and if it doesn't work you just hand the device back.
"It won't work for everyone, but it will work for a lot of people."
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