The Ouch! Report

According to latest figures from RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) 28,000 children under the age of 15 visit A&E units in the UK every year with injuries to their fingers and thumbs from doors and door frames. 18,500 of these are in the home and 48% happen to under 5s.

The Ouch! Report is available to download here or you can view sections of the report by clicking on the links below.

The Ouch! Report Index

Finger-trapping

The Facts and Figures
How It Happens & How to Avoid It
What to do in a Finger-trapping Emergency
Brace Yourself for Case Studies. Tell Us Your Story
You Never Forget – Four Celebrity Experiences
0 – 5 Years – The Role of Fingers in Growing Up
Fingershield Child Finger Guard – Product Information

Making Your Home Safe

Advice and Tips (In Association with RoSPA)
DIY Stay Safe Checklist

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