Reduce your risk of…
Reduce your risk of an accident at home, on the road and on holiday
Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
This page is mainly based around the website from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. This is an excellent website with a treasure trove of information which is worth looking at. Accidents in the home are surprisingly common and many are preventable. Every driver is aware of road safety but as the memories of one’s driving test fade it is worth a refresh with new simple and effective ideas such as the “Dutch reach” method for opening a car door. Holidays are a time of fun and again simple steps can ensure that always remains the case.
how common
More people die in accidents in their own home than car accidents and many of these accidents are preventable
As the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) state
“Every year in the UK more than 6,000 people die in accidents in the home and 2.7 million turn up at accident and emergency departments seeking treatment.“ RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Home safety – RoSPA
ACCIDENTS AT HOME – general
From RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)
This is an excellent website with detailed information and advice, which is well organised and worth us all looking at.
Advice and information Advice and information – RoSPA
From the NHS
- Poisoning Prevention Poisoning – Prevention – NHS
- Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning – NHS
- Preventing food poisoning Food poisoning – NHS
Safety for children
From the NHS
Baby and toddler safety Baby and toddler safety – NHS
Parents of young children in particular will find this section helpful
Accidents to children Accidents to children – RoSPA
Trampolines are a common cause of accidents in the garden.
Garden trampolines Garden trampolines – RoSPA
ACCIDENTS AT HOME – Falls
Falls in later life are well covered by RoSPA
Falls prevention Falls prevention in the home – free videos and downloadable resources – RoSPA
For detailed information on reducing the risk of falls see under
ACCIDENTS ON THE ROAD
From RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)
“The Road Safety department at RoSPA produces a vast array of advice and information for drivers on all aspects of driving.”
Drivers Drivers – RoSPA
This includes for drivers to protect cyclists the simple but effective “Dutch Reach”
Cyclists and motorcyclists Cyclists and motorcyclists – RoSPA
Safety for children
This considers safety on a drive way or with a parked car for children
Child safety -road Child safety – RoSPA
From the NHS
Choosing a baby car seat Choosing a baby car seat – NHS
From Gov UK
Includes some helpful information around safety
Child car seats: the law Child car seats: the law: Using a child car seat or booster seat – GOV.UK
Road safety courses and guidance
From Buckinghamshire Council
- View road safety e-learning courses and guides View road safety e-learning courses and guides | Buckinghamshire Council
- Road safety advice Road safety advice | Buckinghamshire Council
- Winter driving advice Winter driving advice | Buckinghamshire Council
Self-referral for a driving assessment
Anyone can self-refer to get a driving assessment which can be very helpful in certain situations. How to do this can be found in the self-referral section under
“A driving assessment is different from a driving test. It is designed to review your driving and you will be given an honest opinion of your skills and ability.” People use them to confirm that they are still able to drive safely following a recent diagnosis of a medical condition. Some just want reassurance as they get older and their reactions have slowed a little.
ACCIDENTS ON HOLIDAY
There is some simple advice probably some of which we already follow but it is also worth sharing this with the whole family.
From RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)
Water and leisure safety Water and leisure safety – RoSPA
From the NHS
Keeping your baby safe in the sun Keeping your baby safe in the sun – NHS
Videos and podcasts
On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering the topic of reducing your risk of accidents.
- Videos And Podcasts – see section “wellbeing and disease prevention”.
