Dr Sarah Verity is a Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist attached to the Neuro Oncology department at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle. Sarah specialises in assessing and supporting children with neurological conditions, with a particular focus on the cognitive and functional consequences of paediatric brain tumours. Sarah has a strong interest in promoting quality of life for survivors and their families and has co-established a clinical programme in Newcastle exploring the use of methylphenidate to support children experiencing attentional and processing speed difficulties following treatment. Alongside this, she continues to advocate for the inclusion of neuropsychology and patient-reported outcomes in research trials as an essential part of understanding and supporting the needs of this population.

Sarah is committed to nurturing the next generation of clinicians and takes particular interest in supporting the development of early career and aspiring psychologists.