Unintentional injury is a common and leading cause of death among children and young people, and according to a survey, half of these injuries occur at home. Children and young children are vulnerable to a range of unintentional injuries in the home including falls, burns and scalds, drowning, suffocation and poisoning. Children and young people who survive serious unintentional injury can experience severe pain and may need lengthy treatment (including numerous stays in hospital).
They could be permanently disabled or disfigured and their injuries may have an impact on their social and psychological well-being. This guidance by NICE focusses on preventing unintentional injuries in the home among children and young people aged under 15. The recommendations are as listed below: Prioritising households at greater risk: Local safeguarding children boards and other authorities should take…
