
Over 550 children and young adults are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year in England. Brain tumours account for a quarter of all UK childhood cancers and they are the commonest cancer cause of death in children and young people. 60% of those who survive are left with life altering disability. The symptoms and signs are often non-specific and can vary widely which can make them difficult to spot.
This toolkit, created in partnership with national awareness campaign HeadSmart, brings together a range of reliable and user-friendly resources including detailed decision support tools. It is primarily aimed at healthcare professionals but also contains information and sources of support for patients and carers.
The toolkit has been developed in partnership with the Clinical Innovation And Research Centre. Please send any comments or suggestions to clinicalquality@rcgp.org.uk