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Welcome to RoSPA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a leading voice in health and safety that campaigns to reduce avoidable accidents at home, on the road, at work and at leisure. Our vision is to create a life free from accidental injury, and with the support of our members, this is at the core of everything we do.

 

We lobby Government on issues that matter, pioneer the world’s largest health and safety awards and provide a suite of RoSPA qualifications and training that help learners and employers keep their colleagues safe from accidents and ill-health.
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RoSPA Membership

Managing health and safety doesn’t need to be complex or time-consuming. With RoSPA Membership, you’ll have everything you need to stay on top of legislation, reduce risk, and build a safer organisation—without doing it alone.

Making the world safer together

RoSPA champions safety through life-saving campaigns. Discover how we make the world safer — get involved and learn more today!

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Annual review of accidents

RoSPA’s Annual Review of Accidents brings together the latest available UK data on accidental deaths and hospital admissions across road, home, work and leisure settings. It shows that accidents remain a leading cause of preventable harm, with tens of thousands of people killed or seriously injured each year.

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National accident prevention strategy

Ground-breaking research reveals that UK accident rates have risen sharply over the last decade. We urgently need government support to tackle this issue.

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Safer stairs

Improving safety standards for stair design will significantly reduce the number of people needlessly dying and getting hurt.

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Fall prevention

Falls are unexpected and shocking. Having a fall can happen to anyone, but they are most common and tend to be more serious for people in later life. And the impact is huge. 

Leading the way in health and safety excellence

Build your expertise with our trusted health and safety qualifications and showcase your achievements through the internationally recognised RoSPA Awards — inspiring safer workplaces everywhere.

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Health and safety qualifications

Trusted qualifications shaping safer workplaces, stronger compliance, and healthier communities.

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Health and safety awards
The 70th RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are now closed. As we celebrate 70 years of recognising health and safety excellence, we thank the organisations and individuals who continue to raise standards worldwide. Missed this year's programme? Be part of the industry's most prestigious awards in 2027.
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National Water Safety Conference

RoSPA is proud to host the National Water Safety Conference on Tuesday, October 06, 2026 in Birmingham. Every year, around 400 people drown in the UK, with a further 200 taking their own lives in our waters. Our conference provides a vital platform for water safety leaders, practitioners, educators, and academics to come together, share knowledge, and shape the future of drowning prevention. We're calling for abstract submissions in the first instance, with delegate bookings available soon. To find out more click the button below. 

Read the latest news and views

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06/07/2026
New framework for water safety education in England launched

Water Safety England has launched a new framework for water safety education in England, designed to support all school-aged children and their families to build lifesaving skills and an understanding of the risks of water.

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23/06/2026
Heatwaves linked to 51 deaths

With a red weather warning issued for many parts of England, and a red heat health alert in some regions warning of a threat to life for even healthy people, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and Children’s Burns Trust (CBT) are warning of the growing dangers of heatwaves.

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22/06/2026
Road safety strategy must move from ambition to action, RoSPA tells MPs

RoSPA has welcomed the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy as an important opportunity to reduce deaths and serious injuries on UK roads, but has warned that its success will depend on how quickly it is implemented.

Upcoming training courses

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NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: E-learning

Prefer the flexibility and convenience of studying in your own time? Now available at a reduced rate of £399 + VAT (usually £495).

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Accident Investigation: Virtual classroom training course

Book the next live virtual classroom on July 28, 2026 - Delivered by qualified professionals, providing engaging break out sessions, and interactive discussions.

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Safety Representatives: Virtual training course

If you are looking to understand the pivotal role of safety representatives and gain practical skills to enhance workplace safety, this course is designed just for you - join the next virtual classroom course on July 29 2026.

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Construction Design and Management Awareness: Virtual classroom training course

Book the next virtual course on August 4, 2026 and master the principles of safe, compliant construction with RoSPA’s Construction Design Management course, aligned with CDM Regulations 2015. 

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