Now that we are into the playing season we bring to your attention your clubs duty of care re head injuries and ask that you distribute to as many coaches, players and parents as possible the below reference to Headcase which details signs, symptoms and treatment of head injuries and concussion with the strong recommendation that they have a look at it:

http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/player-health/concussion-headcase/

You are also reminded that Head Injury Assessments (HIA’s) do not exist below National 2 so cannot be carried out at our club levels.