To make best use of limited resources, it is vital that action on preventing childhood accidents is based on evidence of what works. We have therefore developed close ties with the UK’s leading researchers into accident prevention, helping to link research and practice.
We are part of a research consortia evaluating the Neighbourhood Road Safety Initiative, a major Department for Transport programme designed to reduce road casualties in disadvantaged areas. This work is being led by the Centre for Transport Studies at University College London, with researchers from the universities of Surrey, Swansea and the West of England.
We are involved in a research project, led by Nottingham University, that is evaluating the role of thermostatic mixing valves in preventing serious bath water scalds.
We are working on a research project, led by Swansea University, to evaluate the responses of local authority councillors to information on improving child road safety.
We participate in the Miskin Group, which brings together accident prevention researchers from across the UK.
For more information about this work, please contact our Projects Director, Dr Mike Hayes.