Preventing Accidents at Home

Accidental injuries in and around the home are one of the leading causes of serious harm and death in young children in the UK. However most of these accidents are preventable.

Each year, it is estimated that around 2 million children under the age of 15 are taken to accident and emergency (A&E) after being injured in or around the home. Around half a million of these children are younger than five.

Many more children are treated at home by their parents, carers or GP.

Click on any of the links below to go to the NHS UK Website for further information:

• Who is most at risk of serious accidents?
• What causes accidents in the home?
• When do accidents happen?
• What to do if your child has a serious accident
• How to prevent accidents in the home