The UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport

Themes
Health & Wellbeing*, Physical Activity, Workplace Health
Sub Themes
Physical Health
Geographic Area
National
Lifestages
Early Years, Children & Young People, Adults, Older Adults
The following guidance is intended to provide information on how to recognise concussion and the management from the time of injury through to a safe return to education, work and playing sport.

This document contains general medical information, but this does not constitute medical advice and should not be relied on as such. Nor is this guidance a substitute for medical advice from a qualified medical practitioner or healthcare provider. You must not rely on this guidance as an alternative to seeking medical advice from a qualified medical practitioner or healthcare provider. In particular, if you have any questions or concerns about a particular medical matter you should immediately consult a qualified medical practitioner or healthcare provider. If you think you may be suffering from a medical condition you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice or discontinue medical treatment because of information contained in this guidance. At all levels in all sports, if an individual is suspected of having a concussion, they must be immediately removed from play. IF IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT`