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How to be a safety savvy shopper for your family this Christmas

We’ve more choice for Christmas shopping than ever before, with Black Friday deals and bargains galore. But do we know if they’re safe, can we be sure? Might those bargains bring more than we bargained for?
Fireman Sam and CAPT launch new partnership

Fireman Sam and CAPT – UK’s leading charity for reduction of accidents and injuries to children – today publish the most up-to-date information for children around Halloween and Bonfire night safety.
Halloween and Bonfire night Safety tips from Fireman Sam and CAPT

Fireman Sam and The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) have joined forces in a bid to get young children switched on to safety this Halloween and Bonfire night.
Fireworks

Watching fireworks is great fun. But taking care is important especially as children are more likely to get hurt by fireworks than adults. There are simple things that can reduce the risk to your family.

Employment Opportunities

We are a small team but passionate team of experts. Although we are home-based and don't see each other every day, we have built a supportive community where everyone comes together to create an enduring sense of belonging to something very special.
Bitrex is a lifesaver. Literally.

Child safety caps aren’t completely child-proof – some three and four-year-olds can open them in seconds. Find out more about Bitrex.
Action pack & poster - download for free!

Download the free 2019 Child Safety Week Action Pack for inspiration including tips, advice, activities, competitions and quizzes.
Family life today: where's the risk?

This years’ Child Safety Week runs from Monday 3rd June to Sunday 9th June 2019. Have you signed up?
About Child Safety Week

Child Safety Week is run by Child Accident Prevention Trust to raise awareness of the risks of child accidents and how they can be prevented. #childsafetyweek
Sign up to receive CAPT newsletters

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A huge thank you!

If you haven’t done it yet please can you complete our shortest survey ever. We know your time is short but we really do need your feedback to help us secure support for Child Safety Week 2019.
Working in Partnership

Child Safety Week is a great opportunity to establish or continue partnership working. It also offers a way of pooling budgets and resources, and reaching more parents, carers and children.
Parents

Parents play down the life-saving role they play, but the truth is, the small actions we all take day-in, day-out to prevent accidents from happening in the first place are as just as heroic as rescuing children after an accident has happened.
Scotland

Accidental injury is a major cause of death and one of the most common causes of hospital admissions for children in Scotland. Child Safety Week raises awareness of serious childhood accidents and how to prevent them.

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.
About Child Safety Week

Child Safety Week is run by Child Accident Prevention Trust to raise awareness of the risks of child accidents and how they can be prevented. #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.
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.
Parents

Parents play down the life-saving role they play, but the truth is, the small actions we all take day-in, day-out to prevent accidents from happening in the first place are as just as heroic as rescuing children after an accident has happened.
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.

Sign up to receive CAPT newsletters

Want to learn more about childhood accidents and what works in preventing them? Sign up for CAPT newsletters. Read more

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? Read more