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RoSPA response to RCPCH State of Child Health report
RoSPA's deputy chief executive Errol Taylor responded to last week’s State of Child Health report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
“This report serves to highlight the devastation caused by non-intentional (accidental) injuries to children and young people and the huge burden on the NHS.
“Put simply, accidents don’t have to happen, and yet they are the leading cause of death for children and young people, despite prevention measures costing relatively little, especially when compared to the huge potential savings for the NHS.
“The report recognises that accidents to under-fives in the home and for young drivers on the road are particular problems, and also outlines that inequality is a significant factor. These are issues that RoSPA is working hard to tackle.
“We are currently co-ordinating a project to produce a National Accident Prevention Strategy and are pleased to be collaborating with the RCPCH and other organisations on this. Preventing accidents to under-5s and teenagers and young adults will be among the areas of focus, in an effort to put an end to the heartbreak caused by accidents and also to reduce the costs to the NHS.”
Related report: State of Child Health - full report
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