'Make a change. Make a difference.'
That’s the message that child safety charity Child Accident Prevention Trust are handing out to parents during during this year’s Child Safety Week 23rd – 29th June 2008….

The annual event organised by The Trust is aimed at promoting the safety of children throughout the UK, and, just as important, alerting parents to the potential dangers that their children can face every day. Lookout for events in your area where families can not only have fun, but learn about safety at the same time! There will be quizzes and competitions, safety demonstrations and checks, in-store promotions, advice from local experts and free information to take away.

Did you know..? that every week around 2,000 children are admitted to hospitals every as a result of being injured in accidents!  Fingershield Safety (UK) spokesperson Chris Higgins commented ‘With such a large number of children being admitted into hospitals every week, I think that Child Safety Week is of utmost importance to all parents. ; as Child Accident Prevention Trust is highlighting not only the dangers that children face, but also providing practical advice on how to prevent these accidents happening.’ 

The charity is encouraging parents both to keep an eye out for local Child Safety Week events and to go along to find out more about keeping their children safe from accidents. For further information on Child Safety Week or for useful safety tips please visit The Trust’s website at www.capt.org.uk