Accident prevention for under fives

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 -

Access more information on how to prevent accidents.