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    We want children to lead active, healthy lives. Children need to experiment, play and take risks. But there’s a balance to be struck. No parent wants their child disabled or killed in an accident that can be prevented. Read more

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    We give free child safety advice to parents and carers, support professionals working with children and families, support senior professionals and policymakers and advise the government and organisations on child safety. Read more

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  1. Who we are

Who we are

The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is the UK’s leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents.

We exist because accidents are a leading cause of death and serious injury for children and young people.

Many of these accidents can be prevented.

Our priorities

Our priorities

Our priority is to undertake child accident prevention activities that reduce serious injury rates among all children and young people and, in particular, reduce the marked inequalities between richer and poorer children. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2016

Updated: 22nd February, 2017

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Our services

Our services

We give free child safety advice to parents and carers, support professionals working with children and families, support senior professionals and policymakers and advise the government and organisations on child safety. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2017

Updated: 18th September, 2019

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Our values

Our values

We want children to lead active, healthy lives. Children need to experiment, play and take risks. But there’s a balance to be struck. No parent wants their child disabled or killed in an accident that can be prevented. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2017

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

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  • WATCH: Button battery dangers and how to stay safe – Free webinar replay

    WATCH: Button battery dangers and how to stay safe – Free webinar replay

    Watch the free recording of our webinar on the dangers of button batteries to learn why they are so dangerous, where they can be found and what to do if you suspect a child has swallowed one.

  • Flyer and poster

    Flyer and poster

    Our hard-hitting flyer, available in English and Welsh, explains the risks and offers safety tips and emergency advice. Our colourful poster prompts parents to hunt for button batteries in their homes.

  • Session plan

    Session plan

    Our dual-purpose flashcard and session plan is designed to help you run an engaging workshop with parents. With a visual aid, workshop outline and safety facts and tips to share.

  • New English fact sheet

    New English fact sheet

    Our fact sheet provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to look for button batteries and what to do in an emergency. Download and share.

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  • Why are grapes so dangerous?

    Why are grapes so dangerous?

    Doctors have issued a stark warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes.

  • Button batteries

    Button batteries

    Button batteries, particularly big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one and it gets stuck in their food pipe. Find out more.

  • Making sense of accidents

    Making sense of accidents

    Many accidents are a part of growing up. Children need to explore and experiment. But some children suffer the pain of serious accidents that can alter the course of their lives forever. Most of these serious accidents are completely preventable by making simple solutions or changes to routines.

  • Choking

    Choking

    Each day around 40 under-5s are rushed to hospital after choking on something, or swallowing something dangerous. Be particularly aware of sweet items such as mini eggs around Easter time - these are exactly the same size as a toddler's airway.

  • Fact sheets

    Fact sheets

    Bite-sized facts and safety tips on the main accident risks to children. Easy to read, use and share. Suitable for printing off, emailing, Whatsapp-ing or posting on social.

  • Falls

    Falls

    Falls are the most common cause of accidental injury to children. While most falls aren’t serious – active children often fall over – some falls can lead to death or long-term disability.

  • In-car safety

    In-car safety

    Car seats can be mind-boggling! How do you know if you’ve got the right seat for your child and for your car? When should you move them to the next stage? Our advice on in-car safety can help.

  • About Child Safety Week

    About Child Safety Week

    Child Safety Week is an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide.

  • Suffocation

    Suffocation

    Babies and young children don't have the control that adults have over their bodies. They can wriggle and squirm but it is harder for them to move out of a dangerous situation.

  • Burns and scalds

    Burns and scalds

    95% of all childhood burns and scalds happen at home. Most are caused in the day-to-day situations that many parents don’t anticipate, like children reaching for hot coffee or grabbing hair straighteners.

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Child Accident Prevention Trust
PO Box 74189
London E14 1SQ
United Kingdom
[email protected]
t. 020 7608 3828
f. 020 7608 3674
Registered charity no. 1053549

Child Accident Prevention Trust is a registered charity number 1053549 and a company limited by guarantee number 3147845. Registered in England and Wales. Registered office address: c/o PKF Littlejohn, 15 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HD. VAT registration no. 740387826.