25th June 2023

Overview

Head injury is the commonest cause of death and disability in people aged 1-40 years old in the UK. Each year, over 1 million people present to emergency departments in England and Wales with a recent head injury. The spectrum of complications secondary to head injury ranges from concussion and headache, through to significant intracerebral haemorrhage and death. Certain populations, such as the elderly or those taking anticoagulant medications, are particularly at risk.