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| 08/03/10 : SAFE AT HOME PASSES MILESTONE OF 100 LOCAL SCHEMES |
More than 100 local schemes have been approved to join Safe At Home, the national home safety equipment scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 01/02/10 : 2010 DEDICATED AS YEAR OF HOME SAFETY IN SCOTLAND |
Scotland’s Year of Home Safety is a golden opportunity to tackle the physical, emotional and financial suffering caused by accidents in the home, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 26/01/10 : LAST CHANCE TO CONTRIBUTE TO BABY BATH SEATS STUDY |
There are just five days left to contribute to RoSPA’s research into the use of baby bath seats in the UK. Full Story» |
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| 04/01/10 : SAFE AT HOME SCHEME STARTS 2010 WITH FREE RESOURCES FOR ALL |
Safe At Home, the national home safety equipment scheme, is starting the new year by making its accident prevention DVD and height charts freely available to home safety practitioners across England. Full Story» |
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| 22/12/09 : THOUSANDS SAFER AT HOME THIS CHRISTMAS THROUGH RoSPA SCHEME |
Thousands of families across the country are getting ready for a safer Christmas thanks to a pioneering RoSPA scheme – the largest of its type in the world. Full Story» |
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| 18/12/09 : RoSPA’S DRIVEWAY SAFETY SURVEY TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JANUARY |
There is still time for parents, carers and relatives of children under the age of seven to contribute to research aimed at reducing the number of children killed or injured by vehicles on driveways. Full Story» |
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| 09/12/09 : ADDRESS FLAT-SCREEN TV SAFETY BEFORE ACCIDENTS RISE, SAYS RoSPA |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging people to take care with large flat-screen televisions to head off a similar rise in injuries to that reported in the US. Full Story» |
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| 03/12/09 : RoSPA BACKS HAIR STRAIGHTENER BURNS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN |
In the run-up to Christmas, RoSPA is backing a campaign being launched in Glasgow today which aims to tackle a rising trend in hair straightener injuries. Full Story» |
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| 27/11/09 : NEW APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR £500,000 SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME |
Applications are invited for the second round of funding available through a £500,000 accident prevention scholarship scheme. Full Story» |
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| 24/11/09 : NEW ONLINE SEARCH FACILITY FOR RoSPA’s EXTENSIVE LIBRARY |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a new system for searching its unrivalled collection of more than 28,500 accident prevention resources. Full Story» |
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| 11/11/09 : YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT INJURY PREVENTION SEMINAR |
Young people from the UK will be among the speakers on the second day of an international injury prevention seminar today. Full Story» |
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| 09/11/09 : INJURY SEMINAR TO FOCUS ON LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN YOUNG PEOPLE |
Young people are joining injury prevention and youth participation experts at a groundbreaking international seminar focusing on how they can enjoy active lives while protecting themselves and others from the leading cause of death affecting their age group. Full Story» |
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| 03/11/09 : SAFETY TIPS AS SHOWERS CONTINUE DURING FIREWORKS WEEK |
As showery weather continues across Britain, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is reminding people to take care with bonfires and fireworks. Full Story» |
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| 02/11/09 : INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR CONTINUES AT CHILD HOME SAFETY EVENT |
Accident prevention examples from around the world will be shared tomorrow - on the second day of a unique conference on the future of child home safety. Full Story» |
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| 30/10/09 : FIRST EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON CHILD HOME SAFETY TO START |
Does watching television encourage “risky” behaviour in children? Can Arab culture be used to improve child home safety? And what do school science classes have to do with children’s safety? These questions – and more – will be addressed at the first conference to look into child home injuries in Europe. Full Story» |
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| 28/10/09 : INVEST IN SAFETY FOR HALLOWEEN FIREWORK CELEBRATIONS IN NI |
With days to go until Halloween, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging people across Northern Ireland to invest in safety when planning a firework display. Full Story» |
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| 19/10/09 : RoSPA RELEASES NEW FILM TO HELP FAMILIES STAY SAFE AT HOME |
A short film highlighting the dangers facing under-fives in the home has been released by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 14/10/09 : DON’T GET BURNED BY “BARGAINS” THIS BONFIRE NIGHT, RoSPA WARNS |
As the firework season gets underway, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is warning people to steer clear of rogue firework sellers. Full Story» |
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| 12/10/09 : INTERNATIONAL LESSONS IN CHILD HOME SAFETY AT PIONEERING EVENT |
Strategies for tackling the suffering caused to children by accidents in the home will be discussed at a unique RoSPA/European Child Safety Alliance conference next month. Full Story» |
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| 28/09/09 : CHILD SAFETY EDUCATION COALITION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE |
England’s pioneering Child Safety Education Coalition (CSEC) is marking a milestone today with the launch of its online presence. Full Story» |
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| 14/09/09 : ONGOING EFFORTS NEEDED TO CUT SMOKING-RELATED FIRE DEATHS IN SCOTLAND |
A sharp rise in fire deaths caused by smokers’ materials in Scotland shows efforts to raise awareness of the risk of cigarette fires - including the part played by alcohol - must continue, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 28/08/09 : RoSPA RE-ISSUES BABY BATH SEAT ADVICE FOLLOWING LATEST TRAGEDY |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is re-issuing its guidance about baby bath seats - and re-evaluating the safety warnings that accompany them - following discussions among parents prompted by the latest tragedy. Full Story» |
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| 07/08/09 : NEXT STEPS OF CHILD HOME SAFETY AT RoSPA/EUROSAFE CONFERENCE |
Protecting millions of children from injuries at home will be at the heart of a unique conference being hosted by RoSPA and the European Child Safety Alliance. Full Story» |
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| 27/07/09 : ACTION TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN ON DRIVEWAYS AND IN CARS |
Cutting the number of children killed or injured when they are struck by vehicles on driveways is the aim of new research launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 26/06/09 : MAJOR FUNDING FOR PIONEERING ACCIDENT PREVENTION RESEARCH |
Innovative research projects looking into the scale and impact of child injuries in Nepal, the threat posed by cold water immersion and the effectiveness of a learner-driver coaching programme have been announced as the first recipients of funding awarded through a major scholarship scheme. Full Story» |
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| 29/05/09 : ENJOY THE WATER THIS WEEKEND, BUT THINK THROUGH RISKS FIRST |
With warm and sunny weather predicted to continue throughout the last weekend of half term, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging people to think carefully about how they and their family can enjoy water safely. Full Story» |
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| 28/05/09 : RoSPA URGES FAMILIES TO ADOPT OLDER NEIGHBOURS FOR HOME SAFETY |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging people to welcome new additions to their families this week by looking out for elderly neighbours. Full Story» |
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28/04/09 : CALL FOR PAPERS ON CHILD SAFETY FOR EUROPEAN RoSPA CONFERENCE
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The first European conference looking into the injuries suffered by children in the home will be held in the UK later this year by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the European Child Safety Alliance. Full Story» |
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27/04/09 : RoSPA WELCOMES PROPOSAL TO MAKE PSHE EDUCATION STATUTORY
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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has welcomed a recommendation announced today (April 27) that PSHE education should become a statutory part of the National Curriculum. Full Story» |
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22/04/09 : NI CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT POISONINGS AMONG YOUNG CHILDREN
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As Home Accident Prevention Week continues across Northern Ireland, families are being urged to consider the action they could take to prevent accidental poisonings among children. Full Story» |
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| 09/04/09 : DIY SAFETY TIPS AS HOMEOWNERS WORK TO TIGHT BUDGETS |
With Easter traditionally marking the start of the DIY season, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is advising people not to scrimp on safety if they will be carrying out home improvements on a tight budget. Full Story» |
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| 31/03/09 : NEW GAS REGISTRATION SCHEME PROMPTS RoSPA CO REMINDER |
As a new gas registration scheme comes into effect, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is reminding homeowners to have their fuel-burning appliances serviced regularly to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Full Story» |
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| 20/02/09 : ACTION TO KEEP CHILDREN “SAFE AT HOME” IN 141 AREAS |
Families in 141 areas across England will be given advice and access to vital safety equipment, such as safety gates and fireguards, to help protect their children from accidents at home. Full Story» |
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| 09/02/09 : NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY EDUCATION COALITION ESTABLISHED |
Equipping children and young people with the skills to manage their exposure to danger is the aim of a new national coalition. Full Story» |
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| 03/02/09 : RoSPA AWARDED £18m TO REDUCE INJURIES TO CHILDREN AT HOME |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has been awarded an £18million contract to establish a home safety equipment scheme to reduce accidental deaths and injuries among under-fives in disadvantaged areas. Full Story» |
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| 22/01/09 : SAFETY BODIES WELCOME ACCIDENT DATA BREAKTHROUGH |
Safety organisations have welcomed a significant step towards the reinstatement of injury data collection across the UK after research found a lack of information was hampering efforts to save lives and reduce injuries. Full Story» |
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| 22/01/09 : RoSPA WELCOMES FALL IN NORTHERN IRELAND FIREWORK INJURIES |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has welcomed a major fall in the number of people being injured by fireworks across Northern Ireland. Full Story» |
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| 09/01/09 : RoSPA OFFERS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TO SAFETY RESEARCHERS |
Researchers into safety and accident prevention can now apply for funding through a £500,000 scholarship scheme established by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 11/12/08 : RoSPA URGES FAMILIES NOT TO CUT BACK ON SAFETY THIS CHRISTMAS |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging families not to compromise children’s safety as they seek to save money this Christmas. Full Story» |
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| 10/12/08 : UK LEADING THE WORLD ON CHILD ACCIDENT PREVENTION |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has welcomed the publication of two major reports which show the UK is leading the world on preventing deaths and injuries to children. Full Story» |
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| 05/12/08 : NEW POST AT RoSPA TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE PREVENT ACCIDENTS |
Young people are being invited to tackle one of their biggest killers with the creation of a new role at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 21/11/08 : RoSPA PRESENTS FIRST AWARDS FOR HOME SAFETY |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has presented its first awards to people whose work contributes to saving lives and reducing injuries in the home. Full Story» |
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| 10/11/08 : ACCIDENT FIGURES NEEDED SO REAL PROBLEMS CAN BE IDENTIFIED |
A major RoSPA conference will open tomorrow (Tuesday) with an update on efforts to sort out the "sorry mess" that is the recent history of gathering home and leisure accident data in the UK. Full Story» |
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| 03/11/08 : FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE FOR A SAFER NOVEMBER 5 |
As families across the country make final preparations for their fireworks celebrations on Wednesday, November 5, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is reminding people to follow the Firework Code. Full Story» |
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| 31/10/08 : RoSPA CONGRESS TO ASK: CAN THE HOME BE COMPLETELY SAFE? |
RoSPA’s National Home Safety Congress in Blackpool next month (November 11/12) will discuss whether our homes can – or should – be made as safe as possible. Full Story» |
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| 17/10/08 : PLAN AHEAD FOR A SAFER FIREWORKS CELEBRATION |
With fireworks now widely on sale across the country, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is reminding people to plan their Bonfire Night celebrations in advance to ensure they are memorable for all the right reasons. Full Story» |
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| 13/10/08 : HALLOWEEN SAFETY MESSAGE AS NI FIREWORK INJURIES INCREASE |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging people to take care with fireworks after an increase in injuries in Northern Ireland. Full Story» |
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| 05/09/08 : ACTION TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AMONG WEST MIDLANDS CHILDREN |
Preventing accidents among children in the West Midlands will be the aim of a conference in Birmingham next month. Full Story» |
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| 12/08/08 : NEW DUAL ROLE FOR ELIZABETH WITH RoSPA SCOTLAND |
Elizabeth Lumsden is taking on the new role of Community Safety Manager for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in Scotland. Full Story» |
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| 13/05/08 : £500,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE INJURIES |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and BNFL today announced a major, new, long-term scholarship scheme for students to undertake research aimed at saving lives and reducing injuries. Full Story» |
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| 03/04/08 : A SONG AND DANCE TO KEEP WEST MIDLANDS CHILDREN SAFE |
Innovative ways to help prevent accidents among West Midlands children will be showcased at a conference in Birmingham on April 16. Full Story» |
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| 14/03/08 : THE ROLE OF REGULATION IN REDUCING HOME ACCIDENTS |
A RoSPA conference is to explore how far regulation should go in tackling home accidents, which result in more than 4,000 deaths and 2.7 million people going to hospital in the UK each year. Full Story» |
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| 19/12/07 : RoSPA CANDLE FIRE WARNING TO AVOID CHRISTMAS TRAGEDIES |
With candles proving immensely popular again this Christmas, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is reminding people to take care with them during their celebrations. Full Story» |
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| 06/12/07 : NEW STRATEGY TO MAKE SCOTLAND SAFER FOR CHILDREN |
Leading Scottish safety organisations today launched a national strategy for preventing accidents involving children and young people. Full Story» |
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| 03/12/07 : £18MILLION BOOST FOR HOME SAFETY WELCOMED BY RoSPA |
Tom Mullarkey, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, said today that he was delighted by the Government’s decision to invest £18million in home safety measures designed to protect children in vulnerable families. Full Story» |
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| 20/11/07 : LEADERSHIP CALL TO CUT CHILD ACCIDENT DEATHS IN SCOTLAND |
A coalition of organisations working to prevent deaths and injuries among children and young people in Scotland is calling for stronger political leadership after a report published today revealed gaps in the approach to child safety. Full Story» |
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| 15/11/07 : NEW Home Safety MANAGER AT RoSPA SCOTLAND |
Saving lives and reducing injuries in homes across Scotland is the aim of RoSPA Scotland’s new Home Safety Manager. Full Story» |
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| 08/11/07 : FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR BRITAIN’S BIGGEST ACCIDENT PROBLEM |
Groundbreaking schemes using innovative ways to prevent accidental deaths and injuries in the home will be featured at a major RoSPA conference next week. Full Story» |
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| 05/11/07 : MORE SCHEMES NEEDED TO HELP CHILDREN EXPERIENCE RISK |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is calling for a massive expansion in schemes which allow children to experience risk so that they will be better prepared for situations they face in later life. Full Story» |
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| 01/11/07 : MAKE SURE FIREWORK FUN IS NOT A PAIN |
As bonfire celebrations reach their peak over the next few days, RoSPA is urging people to plan carefully to ensure their parties end happily rather than with a trip to hospital. Full Story» |
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| 12/10/07 : NEW WEBSITE TO MAKE FIREWORK CELEBRATIONS SAFER |
With fireworks officially going on sale on Monday (Oct 15), the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a new website to help people enjoy them safely. Full Story» |
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| 16/08/07 : VOLUNTARY GROUPS NEEDED TO FIGHT HOME ACCIDENTS |
Members of voluntary and community organisations are being urged to play a greater part in preventing accidents in the home, which result in about 2.7 million people being injured and around 3,500 being killed each year. Full Story» |
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| 19/07/07 : NEW LINK FOR RoSPA AND SCOTLAND’S FIRE CHIEFS |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Chief Fire Officers Association Scotland have forged a new partnership so that they can work more closely to reduce deaths and injuries.Full Story» |
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| 13/04/07 : ACTION TO CUT BATH WATER SCALDS IN NORTHERN IRELAND |
The horrific consequences of hot bath water scalds to children and the need for action to prevent them will be highlighted in a campaign starting in Northern Ireland next week. Full Story» |
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| 06/03/07 : LOOKING FOR SUCCESSFUL INJURY PREVENTION PARTNERS |
RoSPA is seeking to celebrate schemes which have proved successful in preventing injuries in the home thanks to organisations working in partnership. Full Story» |
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| 08/02/07 : GOVERNMENT MUST HEED CALL TO STOP CHILDHOOD ACCIDENTS |
RoSPA today called on the Government to stop the unnecessary suffering caused by accidents to two million children each year by backing recommendations in a new report from the Audit Commission and Healthcare Commission. Full Story» |
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| 12/12/06 : TAKE CARE! CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ARE NOT TOYS |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is warning people to take care when decorating their homes for Christmas and not to mistake potentially unsafe novelties as toys for their children. Full Story» |
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| 05/12/06 : HEALTH WORKERS NEED MORE HELP TO SPOT “SILENT KILLER” |
Health professionals as well as the public need to be given more information about the “silent killer” carbon monoxide, RoSPA said today as CO Awareness Week got under way. Full Story» |
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| 02/11/06 : DRY WEATHER SPARKS BONFIRE WARNING |
With good weather forecast for many areas of the country over the weekend, RoSPA is warning people to take extra care with their firework celebrations – particularly when lighting the bonfire. Full Story» |
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| 01/11/06 : SHARING SUCCESS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HOME INJURIES |
Preventing home injuries that send around 2.8 million people to hospital in the UK each year will be discussed at next week’s RoSPA National Home Safety Congress. Full Story» |
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| 12/10/06 : ADULTS MUST DO MORE TO PREVENT FIREWORK INJURIES |
With fireworks going on sale throughout the country this weekend, RoSPA is urging adults to do everything possible to reduce the toll of injuries among children and teenagers. Full Story» |
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| 05/10/06 : NORTHERN IRELAND FIREWORK CAMPAIGN AS INJURIES RISE |
A campaign has started in Northern Ireland schools to reduce accidents involving fireworks following a 56 per cent increase in injuries last year. Full Story» |
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| 24/04/06 : NORTHERN IRELAND BID TO CUT FALLS AMONG OLDER PEOPLE |
As Northern Ireland’s Home Accident Prevention Week began today, RoSPA launched a campaign to reduce the number of older people in the province taken to hospital because of falls.Full Story» |
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| 28/03/06 : NEW MISSION TO STOP CHILDREN’S ACCIDENTS IN SCOTLAND |
A massive fact-finding mission is taking place this week to discover ways to cut the number of children killed and injured in accidents in Scotland. Full Story» |
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| 16/02/06 : DEATH OF DAVID JENKINS, RoSPA PRODUCT SAFETY ADVISER |
David Jenkins, Product Safety Adviser for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, and a well known consumer champion has died, aged 64.Full Story» |
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| 10/02/06 : DELIGHT AS “KILLER” LIGHTERS TO BE BANNED FROM SALE |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today that it was overjoyed the European Union is to ban the sale of cigarette lighters that are not child resistant.Full Story» |
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| 06/02/06 : VICTIM'S MOTHER BACKS RoSPA PLEA TO EU ON “KILLER” LIGHTERS |
RoSPA fears European Union proposals to ban the sale of cigarette lighters that are not child resistant could be thrown out later this week. The Society is urging the UK to vote for the plan and is supported by a mother whose five-year-old son died after his clothes caught fire as he played with a cheap lighter.Full Story» |
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| 15/12/05 : WORK CAN KEEP YOU SAFE AT HOME THIS CHRISTMAS! |
Britain’s bosses are being urged to play their part in ensuring employees return safe and sound after the Christmas break by helping them avoid the pitfalls of the festive season.Full Story» |
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| 14/11/05 : FAMILIES RELIVE PERSONAL TRAGEDIES TO BEAT SILENT KILLER |
Five hard-hitting films aimed at beating Britain’s “silent killer” carbon monoxide, which claims 20 lives a year, are being launched today by RoSPA and CORGI. People who have lost relatives, or who have been poisoned themselves by the deadly gas, feature in heartbreaking reconstructions of incidents caused by faulty or badly-serviced gas appliances and systems. Full Story» |
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| 31/10/05 : RUSH TO LIGHT BONFIRES THREATENS DISASTER |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents fears people planning bonfire celebrations at home in the next few days could be a split second from disaster. Last week’s heavy rain is likely to have left wood soaking wet and difficult to light, tempting party hosts to use potentially lethal petrol, meths or paraffin to get their fire blazing. Full Story» |
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| 21/10/05 : FEARS OVER RISE IN NORTHERN IRELAND FIREWORK INJURIES |
RoSPA is urging youngsters to have more respect for fireworks following a worrying increase in injuries in Northern Ireland. Full Story» |
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| 17/10/05 : FAMILIES URGED TO PLAN EARLY TO CUT FIREWORK INJURIES |
As fireworks go on sale throughout the country, RoSPA is urging people to begin planning bonfire celebrations now in order to avoid another increase in the number of people hurt. Full Story» |
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| 15/07/05 : RoSPA BACKS NATIONAL FALLS AWARENESS DAY |
RoSPA said thousands of elderly people could avoid a visit to hospital if they followed tips being given as part of National Falls Awareness Day on Tuesday July 19. Full Story» |
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| 14/04/05 : BID TO CUT FALLS AMONG CHILDREN IN NORTHERN IRELAND |
As Northern Ireland Home Accident Prevention Week approaches, RoSPA has issued a seven-point plan to reduce the number of children who attend hospital each year after a fall at home. Full Story» |
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| 22/03/05 : EASTER’S MACHO DIY FANS MAY PAY IN POUNDS AND PAIN |
In a bid to avoid DIY disasters this Easter, RoSPA is urging enthusiasts to be more realistic about their abilities and to call in an expert if they find a job is too much for them. Full Story» |
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| 17/03/05 : RoSPA’S HOME SAFETY FRAMEWORK NOW IN WELSH TOO |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has translated and adapted the English version of its Home Safety Curriculum Framework into Welsh. The information has also been tailored for the Welsh curriculum, so that schoolchildren in the country can benefit from home safety advice. Full Story» |
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| 07/02/05 : BURNS ON PANCAKE DAY CAN BE AVOIDED WITH RoSPA’S ADVICE |
It’s Shrove Tuesday tomorrow and cooking pancakes is likely to send around 250 people to hospital, RoSPA revealed today. Full Story» |
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| 07/02/05 : NORTHERN IRELAND HOME ACCIDENTS UNDER SPOTLIGHT |
A conference to tackle Northern Ireland’s biggest accident problem will be held in Belfast on Wednesday (Feb 9). The Northern Ireland Home Accident Prevention Strategy and Action Plan was published by the Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety last month with full backing from RoSPA. Full Story» |
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| 28/01/05 : ACTING TO STOP FALLS AMONG NORTHERN IRELAND’S CHILDREN |
A new drama hits the road on Monday (Jan 31) aimed at reducing the number of falls that send thousands of Northern Ireland children to hospital each year. Full Story» |
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| 11/01/05 : BREAKTHROUGH IN NORTHERN IRELAND FIGHT AGAINST HOME ACCIDENTS |
The most significant step forward in Northern Ireland’s battle against its biggest accident problem was being made today - with whole-hearted backing from RoSPA. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has been the driving force behind the Northern Ireland Home Accident Prevention Strategy and Action Plan published by the Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Full Story» |
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| 21/12/04 : DON’T BE THE ONE HAVING A BLUNDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME |
Rushing to open presents, problems with putting toys together, trailing cables from new electrical goods and kitchen disasters will help to send more than 6,000 people to hospital on Christmas Day. Full Story» |
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| 11/11/04 : HOME SAFETY’S NEW CHALLENGE ON BAD BEHAVIOUR |
The findings of a study to be presented at the RoSPA National Home Safety Congress next week will reveal how design, use and behaviour play a significant role in many accidents in the home. Full Story» |
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| 01/11/04 : WARNING ON HOME FIREWORK PARTIES AFTER INJURIES RISE |
People planning firework celebrations at home this week have been warned to take extra care following a 40 per cent increase in injuries at family and private bonfire parties last year. Full Story» |
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| 02/07/04 : N. IRELAND CLINICS TO FIND DANGEROUS ELECTRIC BLANKETS |
RoSPA is behind a new campaign in Northern Ireland to root out dangerous electric blankets, which are a major threat to lives and property. Recent checks on electric blankets in the province have shown that nearly 70 per cent fail safety standards and could lead to fires. Full Story» |
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| 18/06/04 : WELSH CHILDREN MEASURE UP TO SAFETY |
Children throughout Wales can now see how they measure up in safety terms thanks to a new campaign launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Wales Home Safety Council. Around 25,000 brightly-coloured height charts in Welsh and English are being distributed during Child Safety Week, which starts on Monday (June 21). Full Story» |
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| 15/06/04 : N. IRELAND VICTIMS JOIN CAMPAIGN TO STOP HOME ACCIDENTS |
Northern Ireland home accident victims and their relatives have teamed up with RoSPA to tell their stories in an attempt to reduce the suffering caused by the province’s biggest accident problem. Around 62,000 people in Northern Ireland go to hospital each year after a home accident and more than 70 are killed. Full Story» |
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| 28/04/04 : MEN AND MOWERS TOP THE NEW GARDEN DANGER LIST |
A man with a mower is likely to be the most dangerous thing in UK gardens this Bank Holiday weekend, RoSPA warned today as thousands of people prepare for their annual assault on lawns and flowerbeds. About 300,000 people are hurt in their gardens each year seriously enough to go to hospital – 110,000 of them children. Around 87,000 are injured actively gardening or carrying out DIY jobs in the garden. Full Story» |
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| 06/04/04 : DON’T BE ON THE DIY HIT LIST THIS EASTER |
RoSPA’s Top Ten lists of dangerous tools and materials released today show woodwork, knives and saws are likely to spell disaster for hundreds of DIY enthusiasts this Easter. The Bank Holiday is the start of the DIY season as people repair their homes after the ravages of winter and brighten up rooms for spring and summer. Full Story» |
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| 03/03/04 : HELP NEEDED TO MEET HOME SAFETY CHALLENGES |
RoSPA wants to hear from safety professionals with ideas to advance the fight against home accidents. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is calling for papers for its national home safety congress in November on the subject New Challenges for Home Safety. Full Story» |
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