1. Club contacts Birmingham Sport Concussion Clinic (BSCC)

Club contacts BSCC at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) by emailing Liz Hall.

Email: Cheryl.Bickerton@uhb.nhs.uk

2. Referral procedures

• Referral letter to be emailed to Liz Hall
• HIAs/COGSPORT/SCAT3 to be collected by the club if used

3. Imaging

• MRI (brain plus cervical spine) arranged by BSCC at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) if indicated
• Alternatively, club may arrange an MRI scan with their preferred provider

4. Clinic

Player attends with a member of the club's medical team to have:

• Computerised neuropsychometrics and neuropsychology screen
• HIA/SCAT3 if not already collected
• Self-reported concussion outcome questionnaires
• Consultant review
• Blood tests as indicated

5. Treatment plan

Full treatment plan provided to the club.

If required, treatment provided by BSCC can include:

• Neurovestibular/neuro-otology
• Neurophysiotherapy
• MSK consult
• Neuropsychology
• Nutrition
• Referral to other specialty (Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, Spinal, ENT, Endocrinology)