Neil and Angela Dickson, HeadSmart, Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, write:

This year, the HeadSmart – be brain tumour aware campaign was launched by the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, the UK's largest brain tumour charity.

The campaign aims to help parents and health professionals spot the signs of brain tumours in children and young people. Since the launch in June, awareness of the campaign has increased tenfold.

Brain tumours are the leading cause of cancer deaths in children and more than 500 children and young people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year.

The earlier a brain tumour is diagnosed, the better the chance of survival and reduction in long term disabilities.

HeadSmart aims to make every person in the country brain tumour aware.