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Which team are we playing today? Which half is it? Who are you marking? (if appropriate) Which team scored last? Which team did we play last week? Did we win last week? An incorrect answer should be considered abnormal and the player should not return to play. The return to play guidelines should then be followed. Following a suspected concussion, the player should be seen by a doctor. Post-head injury and return to play guidance Following a head injury or concussion, further serious problems can arise over the first 24 hours. the player should not be left alone and should be monitored regularly. players must always consult their doctor following a suspected concussion. symptoms may worsen with exertion. a player who has been concussed MUST NOT play for a minimum of three weeks (unless over 19 and cleared to do so by an approved doctor competent in managing concussion. AND should not return to play or training until symptom free. AND should only return to play or training with medical clearance. This applies to all club/school sides a player belongs to and it is his or her/parents responsibility to advise other clubs/schools of the concussion. When in doubt, sit them out CONCUSSION ADVICE Drowsiness After a knock to the head, It is then quite common for the person (especially children) to want to sleep for a short while. This is normal. However, it will appear to be a normal ''peaceful" sleep, and they wake up after a nap. If they want to sleep, let them. Drowsiness means they cannot be roused. If you have a concern, wake them up after an hour or so. They may be grumpy about being woken up, but that is reassuring. You can then let them go back off to sleep again. You can do this a few times during the night if there is particular concern. When asleep, check to see that he or she appears to be breathing normally and is sleeping in a normal position. Headache It is normal after a knock to the head to have a mild headache. Sometimes there is also tenderness over bruising or mild swelling of the scalp. Some paracetamol will help (such as Calpol or Disprol for children). Do not take tablets containing aspirin. It is a headache that becomes worse and worse which is of more concern. DONT HESITATE. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR  HYPERLINK "http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/" \t "_blank" NHS DIRECT 0845 46 47 As a club policy we enact the following: Concussion is a very serious condition and has quite specific symptoms. Any child who has concussion will automatically be rested from training and matches for three weeks. If your child gets a bang on the head during the week away from Rugby please let their team coach know.This is now club policy: 1. ONLY doctors can diagnose concussion and certify recovery. 2. This being the case coaches, referees and indeed parents will all err on the side of safety and treat ALL head injuries as possible concussion. 3. Any head injury, where the player is delayed from immediately rejoining play, or shows any perceived signs of concussion, will be considered to be possible concussion. 4. If in doubt, any head injury will be treated as concussion. 5. The welfare of the player is paramount; the match result, the wishes of the coach, the demands of the parent and even the pleas of the player being secondary. 6. Any player with possible concussion will be prevented from any further play and immediately referred to a doctor. 7. Young players who were diagnosed by a doctor as having been concussed may NOT take part in any training or game activity for a mandatory THREE week period. 8. After the mandatory three week period, the player may only return to rugby with a doctors written certificate. 9. Returning players will be eased back into rugby starting with completely non-contact training, building up to full contact and matches only if the coach does not notice any change to the players normal training manner. 10. If injured away from club activities, please inform the club that an incident has taken place, otherwise if we become aware of an incident away from rugby we will stop a child playing unless we are possession of the full facts from a parent or recognised guardian. See 4 above. 11. 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