7.10b To what extent are the UK Concussion Guidelines being adopted and implemented in practice, and what barriers are limiting their use, for example awareness of the Guidelines and attitudes towards them?
Background
DCMS is committed to ensuring that sport remains a safe environment for all, particularly children and young people. We seek robust evidence to strengthen child protection processes, recognising that welfare is the foundation of participation and essential for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Simultaneously, to align with the 'Fit for the Future' focus on prevention, we require an urgent evaluation of the UK Concussion Guidelines. We need to understand the barriers to their adoption and effectiveness in high-risk sports to mitigate acute health impacts, reduce the burden on the NHS, and ensure the long-term wellbeing of participants.
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