Accidents

Cars and Other Vehicles

It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that children under the age of 14 years are restrained correctly in accordance with the law.

The law requires all children travelling in cars to use the correct child restraint until they are either 135 cm in height or the age of 12 (whichever they reach first). After this they must use an adult seat belt.

For more help, information and guidance, follow the link here to The Child Accident Prevention Trust: Car Safety

Road Safety

Road safety education for young and older children is as important today as it was when we first saw the Green Cross Code man teaching kids to 'Stop, Look and Listen' when crossing the road and the dangers of crossing the road between parked vehicles.

For more information about road safety, see this link CAPT: Road Safety

Falls

Daily around 45 babies and children are taken into hospital because they have had a serious fall. They are the most common cause of accidental injury to children, and whilst most falls aren't serious, some can have serious consequences. 

For more information, see this link CAPT: Falls

Toys

Most children’s toys in the UK are actually very safe. Accidents tend to happen either when a young child plays with a toy that’s meant for an older child, or because toys are left out and cause trips.

Whenever you are buying or advising someone about what toy to buy for a child, remember:

• Try and buy from a specialist toy shop or well-known high street chain – avoid markets or temporary shops
• Take care with second hand toys
• Always look for safety and age warnings
• Ask for advice from the sales staff if you’re not sure what to buy
• Always check the toy to make sure it’s well-made and won’t break easily
• Safety in the sun!

Spending time outside is a great way to have fun and to increase your family's level of physical activity. But before you hit the beach, pool, or garden. Make sure you're aware of sun safety advice and how to stay safe at the seaside.

For more advice, please follow the link to CAPT: Buying Safe Toys

Blind Cord Safety

Blind cord safety aims to reduce the risk from looped blind cords and chains.

For more information, please follow the link to CAPT: Blind Cord Safety

Bath Safety

A small number of deaths in young babies have occurred nationally in the past few years where babies and or toddlers have been left in a bath unattended. There are potentially more ‘near misses’ which are not notified.

For information on bath time safety, see the following link - CAPT: Bath Safety