Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity

As the weather gets colder and winter creeps in, new hazards for children emerge. So, here are our top tips for keeping children safe from serious accidents this winter. 👉 capt.org.uk/winter-safety/ #WinterSafety #ChildSafety #ChildHealth

Working smoke alarms save lives. So please take a moment to test your smoke alarms today and then remind a loved one to test theirs too. Learn more ways to keep your family safe from fire here: capt.org.uk/resources/fire… #TestItTuesday #ChildSafety #FireKills

This week we’re supporting @NFCC_FireChiefs and encouraging everyone to #BeWaterAware. Visit capt.org.uk/drowning/ to learn what you can do to keep your children safe. #ChildSafety

Did you know that accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injury in young children? Fortunately, most are preventable with the right knowledge. If you have an under-5 at home, don’t miss out. 👉Book your space: eventbrite.co.uk/e/stay-one-ste…

Please encourage your child to wear a helmet every time they go out on wheels to protect their head. And, don’t forget to lead by example and wear yours too! For more tips on keeping children safe this spring visit: capt.org.uk/spring-safety/ #ChildSafety #ChildHealth

Do you work somewhere that could display a poster this Child Safety Week? Our display pack helps bring Child Safety Week displays to life with colourful posters on some of the most serious accident risks. 👉Get yours here: capt.org.uk/resources/disp… #ChildSafety #ChildSafetyWeek

Small children aren’t the only ones at risk of swallowing magnets. Many teens and tweens have accidentally swallowed them too. Learn more: capt.org.uk/magnet-safety/ #ChildSafety

Our lunch and learn session is less than a week away. If you’ve been meaning to book, now’s the time. 👉 Secure your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-preve…

This is the perfect time to think about where you store your cleaning products. Small children are curious and want to learn more by putting things in their mouths. So, if they can reach it, they’re at risk of accidental poisoning. More tips: capt.org.uk/resources/prev…

Detergent capsules, cleaning products, everyday painkillers and prescription medicines can cause serious harm if a small child gets hold of them. So, we've got FREE resources to help you get the message out to families this #ChildSafetyWeek. 👉 capt.org.uk/resource-topic…

Hot drinks can easily be knocked over or grabbed by little fingers. So please be mindful of where you place hot drinks. Learn more: capt.org.uk/burns-scalds/ #BeBurnsAware #ChildSafety #NationalTeaDay

Get the latest version of our parent pack with top tips to share with your communities. Includes bite-sized facts and safety tips on the biggest accident risks to children. 👉 capt.org.uk/resources/pare… #ChildSafetyWeek #MakingPreventionPossible #ChildSafety #AccidentPrevention

👉 Explore our training opportunities: capt.org.uk/training/ 👉 Learn more about Child Safety Week: capt.org.uk/child-safety-w… #ChildSafetyWeek #MakingPreventionPossible #ChildSafety #FamilySupport #ChildHealth

Your free #ChildSafetyWeek resources have arrived! 👉 Get your 2026 resources: capt.org.uk/resource-topic… 👉 Join us on 28th April to learn how to make the most of your free resources: eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-preve… #MakingPreventionPossible #ChildHealth #FamilySupportWorkers

Washing pods can badly hurt small children if they burst them or bite into them. So, remember to put laundry and cleaning things away out of their reach, even when you’re busy juggling other jobs. Learn more: capt.org.uk/washing-pods-a… #ChildSafety

Young babies naturally grasp things and pull them to their mouths but aren’t able to pull them away again. That’s why they can suffocate so easily on flimsy nappy bags. Please store nappy bags well out of reach of babies Learn more: capt.org.uk/10-baby-produc…

Store button batteries in a safe place, up high and out of your child’s reach. If a child swallows one and it gets stuck in their food pipe it can burn through the tissue and cause life-altering injuries or death. Learn more capt.org.uk/button-battery… #BeBatteryAware #ChildSafety

We love our furry friends. And, while we don’t expect our own dog to bite, it’s important to remember any dog can bite if they feel they have no other option. Download our free resources for more top tips to keep children and dogs safe and happy together: capt.org.uk/dogs-and-child…

We’ve created a new page explaining the risks and the simple things we can all do to keep children safe from serious accidents this season. capt.org.uk/spring-safety/ #ChildSafety #ChildHealth

While bath seats are great for supporting your baby in the bath, they’re NOT safety aids. Babies have drowned in bath seats when parents mistakenly believed it was safe to step out of the room for a moment. Learn more: capt.org.uk/safe-baby-bath… #ChildSafety #BabySafety

We’re launching a NEW training course for parents and carers of under 5s. You’ll leave the session feeling more confident, more prepared, and better equipped to keep your child safe at home. Learn more: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985264736268 #ChildSafety #ChildHealth #AccidentPrevention