Blind cords

Blind cords: free resources and downloads

Free resources for practitioners working with families

For advice on blind cord safety go to capt.org.uk/blind-cords
Read our scenarios related to blind cord accidents that are based on true stories to get a better sense of how these accidents happen
Use the Office of Product Safety and Standards resources to share the message with families you work with:
When you are able to work with families face-to-face again you can use:
- Our free downloadable session plan"I might get strangled on a hanging blind cord"
- The free Blind Safety tips download for parents to take away
Visit the Make It Safe campaign and download the blind cord safety leaflet.

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