Burn Prevention
Burn Prevention and First Aid videos
Burn Prevention Posters and Leaflets
Hector the Hot Water Bottle Poster1
Hector the Hot Water Bottle Poster2
Cement can cause Serious Burns
Burns Prevention leaflet
Many severe burns and scalds affect babies and young children. The following advice and links can help reduce the likelihood of your child having a serious accident.
| The Children's Burns Trust provides resources on prevention in their Learning Zone. They also provide a Burns Database which can produce a report on burn injuries in your area. Visit the Children's Burns Trust for more information. |
| National Burn Awareness Days#BeBurnsAwareSpecialised Burn Services in the South West Burn Care Network region take part in the Annual National Burn Awareness Days. For details on the Next National Burns Awareness Day on 11 October 2023The days are organised by the British Burn Association and the Children's Burns Trust. |
| The NHS Burns and Scalds website provides information on burns prevention in the kitchen, bathroom, throughout the house, hot drinks and sunburn. Visit the NHS Burn and Scalds website for more information. | |