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RoSPA's mission is to save lives and reduce injuries

Home Safety

Every year in the UK almost 4,000 people die in accidents in the home and 2.7 million turn up at accident and emergency departments seeking treatment. But, because the accidents happen behind closed doors in isolated incidents they rarely attract public and media attention. RoSPA is one of the few national voices speaking out on this issue. We also campaign for change and provide a large range of resources to inform, educate and help to prevent accidents in the home and garden.

RoSPA's home safety department has produced several highly informative DVDs and videos on a range of home safety topics.

Other resources...

We also produce a wide-range of resources on all aspects of accident prevention in and around the home.

If you cannot find what you are looking for within our home safety resources please contact us by telephone on: +44 (0)121 248 2000 or by email: help@rospa.com

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RoSPA has a proud history of campaigning issues that have had a significant influence on the lives of individuals, many of these within the area of home safety. Find out more about our current campaigns...

Just one of our many campaigning issues...

RoSPA’s Hot Bath Water Safety Campaign
Hot bath water severely scalds 600 people in the UK each year. Three quarters of these seriously injured victims are Support Uschildren under the age of five, many of them bearing the scars of their accident for the rest of their lives. An amendment to the Building Regulations to be introduced in April 2010 means that all new-build homes across England and Wales will have devices fitted to baths to limit the temperature of the water to 48°C.

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RoSPA Home Safety Around the UK

RoSPA is one of the few national voices speaking out on the issue of accidents in the home. We also campaign for change and provide a large range of resources to inform, educate and help to prevent accidents in the home and garden. We have an influence across the United Kingdom.

If you would like further information on any Home Safety issue then please contact Sheila Merrill (RoSPA Home Safety Manager - England) on 07989 715 225 or email smerrill@rospa.com

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24/08/2010 : Landlords - find out about your duties concerning gas appliances

New FAQ: I am a landlord - do I have to use a CORGI registered engineer to check my appliances?
24/08/2010 : Learn more about carbon monoxide poisoning

New FAQ: What are the long and short-term effects of carbon monoxide exposure?
24/08/2010 : Learn more about carbon monoxide alarms

New FAQ: I have a gas detector in the living room, but I have been told it is in the wrong place. Where should I put it?
24/08/2010 : Find out more about gas appliance safety while on holiday.

What is your advice on carbon monoxide safety in caravans?
24/08/2010 : New "Implementing Home Safety Checks" Training Course Date

RoSPA is holding an "Implementing Home Safety Checks" training course at our Belfast Office on October 5, 2010 including City & Guilds Assessment.  Duration: 1.5 days. Day 1: 0930-1700, Day 2: 0930-1230. Prices: RoSPA Members £145.00 + VAT, Non-Members £175.00 + VAT.