Burn Prevention

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To find out more, visit: National-Burn-Awareness-Day-Toolkit-2023-FINAL.pdf (britishburnassociation.org)

Burn Prevention and First Aid videos

Burn Prevention Posters and Leaflets

Hector the Hot Water Bottle Poster1

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Cement can cause Serious Burns

Burns Prevention leaflet


Many severe burns and scalds affect babies and young children. The following advice and links can help reduce the likelihood of your child having a serious accident.

Children's Burn Trust

The Children's Burns Trust provides resources on prevention in their Learning Zone.  They also provide a Burns Database which can produce a report on burn injuries in your area.

Visit the Children's Burns Trust for more information.

National Burn
Awareness Days

National Burns Awareness Day

#BeBurnsAware

Specialised Burn Services in the South West Burn Care Network region take part in the
Annual National Burn Awareness Days.

For details on the Next National Burns Awareness Day on

11 October 2023

Download the National Burn Awareness Day Toolkit

The days are organised by the British Burn Association and the Children's Burns Trust.

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The NHS Burns and Scalds website provides information on burns prevention in the kitchen, bathroom, throughout the house, hot drinks and sunburn.

Visit the NHS Burn and Scalds website for more information.

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