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BACKGROUND Childhood brain tumours and their treatment can reduce health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cause anxiety and depression, withdrawal, and social isolation. Improved communication within outpatient consultations may allow early identification and treatment of these issues. We explored family communication needs in survivors of childhood brain tumours receiving six-monthly follow-up outpatient review within the English NHS. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 families whose child aged 8–17 years had finished treatment for a brain tumour within the preceding five years. Thematic analysis used the Framework Method. RESULTS Adjusting to change and finding a “new normal” was the overarching theme to emerge. HRQoL issues included fatigue, coping with physical changes, challenges at school, isolation, and adjusting to changes in abilities. Survivors described a need for greater knowledge about and more support with changes in cognitive functioning. Parents spoke about the impact on the wider family and their changed role in supporting the child’s HRQoL. Communication barriers included short-term memory loss, shyness, and the need to suppress or regulate emotions evoked by these issues. Communication needs included more information regarding recovery and rehabilitation and/or help managing anxiety or emotional health. CONCLUSION The above communication needs and barriers should be addressed. Having a digital record to document and monitor this information systematically could improve service planning and provide patients and their families with the resources to reach their full potential and experience a better HRQoL.

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QOL-32. THE PROMOTE STUDY: HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTENDING OUTPATIENT CONSULTATIONS AFTER TREATMENT FOR A BRAIN TUMOUR