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Email: safe@capt.org.uk

Phone: 020 7608 3828

Twitter: @CAPTcharity

Facebook: Facebook.com/ChildAccidentPreventionTrust

Press enquiries: 020 7608 7361

Postal Address:

Child Accident Prevention Trust

PO Box 74189

LONDON

E14 1SQ

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Making every contact count: in-house training from CAPT

With in-house training, our expert trainers come direct to you, adapting course content to suit your local needs.
Fidget spinners – a hidden hazard in the latest playground craze

Fidget spinners are the latest playground craze but doctors have raised concerns about cheap fidget spinners with LED lights powered by small button batteries.
Practical guide on safety for under-fives

If you work with families with young children, you can download a free practical guide to preventing accidental injuries to under-fives
Falls from open windows

Hot weather sees reports of small children falling from upstairs windows. Why are pre-school children at particular risk?

Get involved

We’re a small charity but we reach millions of families UK-wide. That’s because people like you get involved in our work and help us spread our safety messages.
Fundraise, donate, volunteer ...

As a small charity, we are always grateful for help from individuals. If you have read and benefited from our safety advice or feel passionate about keeping children safe please consider making a donation to fund our future work.
Corporate partnerships

CAPT offers cost-effective and mutually beneficial opportunities to work in partnership. Your company gains from increased brand exposure and association with a trusted safety charity.
What would you do with £5?

We asked some kids if they wanted to keep £5 or give it to charity to help other kids be safe. See how it turned out ...

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.
Fidget spinners – a hidden hazard in the latest playground craze

Fidget spinners are the latest playground craze but doctors have raised concerns about cheap fidget spinners with LED lights powered by small button batteries.
Safety advice

There can be so many risks inside and outside the home, it can be hard to keep track of them all. For instance, did you know that falls are one of the most common causes of childhood accidents?
Why are grapes so dangerous?

Doctors have issued a stark warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes.
Practical guide on safety for under-fives

If you work with families with young children, you can download a free practical guide to preventing accidental injuries to under-fives
What is Child Safety Week?

This Child Safety Week (5-11th June 2017) the theme is Safe children: sharing is caring. We all have a part to play in sharing the responsibility for preventing accidents among children, and we know that nothing is more powerful than the voice of experience.
Falls from open windows

Hot weather sees reports of small children falling from upstairs windows. Why are pre-school children at particular risk?
Resources and publications

We offer a range of well priced resources and publications that have been created specifically for professionals working with families.
Accidents are leading cause of death for boys aged 1-4

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has warned that accidental injury is the leading cause of death for boys aged one to four.
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.

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. Read more