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Child road safety: Useful links and resources

Speakers’ presentations and useful resources for CAPT seminar – Working creatively and collaboratively in times of cutbacks - December 16th 2019 Read more

Improving rental housing

A new Houses of Parliament research briefing looks at the quality of housing in the UK private rented sector and interventions to improve housing quality. Read more

Inequalities and child injury prevention – a life course approach

There is good evidence over many years that the burden of injury falls unequally on children and families from the most disadvantaged backgrounds. The life course approach to health and wellbeing underlines the need to give children the best start in life. Read more

YouTube – road safety and children

A selection of short films that have been used to convey road safety messages to parents/adults. The films illustrate some of the different approaches that film makers take to engage viewers. Read more

Latest

Going it alone this fireworks night?

We could all do with a bit of magic this year. But with organised displays cancelled due to the restrictions, are you feeling under pressure to provide the magic for the kids yourself this fireworks night?

What does the pandemic mean for fireworks night this year?

With organised fireworks displays cancelled due to pandemic restrictions, the risk of serious injuries is greater than ever this year. Here we offer our top tips for buying fireworks safely and organising a safe display at home.

Fireworks

Watching fireworks is great fun and if you do decide to use fireworks at home, here’s how everyone can stay safe.

In focus: Burns and scalds

Fast boil kettles, fast heating straighteners and hobs - how did we manage without them? But not so good for babies and small children.

Child Safety Week is here!

Do you work with families? Download our free safety advice to share far and wide. We’ve got fact sheets, articles and activity sheets as well as our hugely popular Parents Pack.

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 how to keep children safe.

Why are grapes so dangerous?

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

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

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.

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.

Prevention in action