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 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

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

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

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Child Safety Week 2020

This year’s Child Safety Week runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June 2020. The theme is Safety makes sense! – which is exactly what we aim to achieve. #childsafetyweek

Have you checked your alarms?

Last year, according to the Fire Kills campaign, last year, 248 people lost their lives due to a fire at home. Many of these could have been prevented. Did you know that you’re 8 times more likely to survive a fire in your home if you have working smoke alarms?

E-cigarettes

Babies and toddlers are inquisitive and learn about the world by putting things in their mouth. There's a risk of poisoning from e-cigarette liquid and, as with medicines and cleaning products, ecigarettes and e-liquids should be kept out of the reach of children

Be Bright, Be Seen

Visibility is a key issue all year round, all day round, whether children are walking or on their bike. However, over the winter months, it is especially important as the school day can start and end in twilight.

Action pack & poster - download for free!

Download the free 2019 Child Safety Week Action Pack for inspiration including tips, advice, activities, competitions and quizzes.

Button batteries

Button batteries are the small, round batteries you find in a growing number of toys and everyday objects like remote controls and car key fobs. They can be extremely dangerous for children if swallowed. What should you do in an emergency?

Why are grapes so dangerous?

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

Safety advice - The 'why' as well as the 'what'

With just a little bit of a deeper understanding – understanding the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’ – parents are much better placed to help protect their children from a serious accidental injury.

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.

Child Safety Week 2020

This year’s Child Safety Week runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June 2020. The theme is Safety makes sense! – which is exactly what we aim to achieve. #childsafetyweek

In-car safety

In-car safety can be a confusing area for parents and carers. You may find that you're not completely clear about the law, are unsure of the safest way for a child to travel, aren't using the most appropriate restraint or have badly fitting child car seats or booster seats which put a child at risk.