Hull has one of the highest rates of preventable accidents that can cause trauma to a child in the 0 to 5-year age range in England. These are -
- parents
- wider family
- community
A serious accident like a scald can have a lifetime of repercussions, such as skin grafts as the child grows. A severe head injury from a fall can mean a lifetime of constant care.
Most accidents are preventable with small actions that are cost-free or cost very little.
Below are some links to short films that highlight some of these preventable accidents -