The cost to the National Health Service of treating home
accident injuries is estimated at £450 million per year, with an
additional £1,740 million for the cost of lost output, pain, grief
and suffering.
Some facts and figures
- the biggest single cause of accidents is human error
- with forethought most accidents could be prevented
- most people are injured in their own homes than anywhere
else
- in 1995 home accidents accounted for 37% of all accidents
requiring hospital treatment
- falls of one kind or another account for over 38% of all home
accidents
- fire is one of the most serious hazards in any home. It is fast
spreading, lethal and devastating, yet very often preventable
- accidents involving children often occur in the presence of an
adult
- many accidents occur in the home from everyday activities such
as children playing, preparing food, simply moving about the house,
carrying out DIY and other household repairs
Please contact Environmental Services on 01638 719733 or e-mail
envhealth@forest-heath.gov.uk