One Child a Day Falls From a Window or Balcony

The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) have shared that one child under 10 is admitted to hospital every day after falling from a building - mainly from open windows or balconies.

Any worryingly, these accidents peak in the summer months when windows are left open to catch a breeze.

Lets all help keep children safe this summer by downloading and displaying CAPT's free warning poster.

More ways to keep children safe from falls

• Read CAPT's new advice page on preventing serious falls
• Share their falls fact sheet with the families you work with
• Use CAPT's session plan for more tips on running engaging group discussions with families.

Plus, access translated fact sheets for families whose first language isn’t English. Available in Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh.