Preventing unintentional injury in under 15s

Quality statements

Statement 1 Local authority areas have a person responsible for coordinating action to prevent unintentional injuries in children and young people (under 15) in the home.

Statement 2 Households in which children and young people (under 15) are at greater risk of unintentional injury in the home are identified through collaboration between local agencies for a structured home safety assessment.

Statement 3 Households in which children and young people (under 15) have been identified as being at greater risk of unintentional injury in the home have a structured home safety assessment.

Statement 4 Households with children and young people (under 15) that have had a structured home safety assessment at which risks have been identified receive tailored advice or support to reduce the risks.

Statement 5 Households with children and young people (under 15) receive advice on home safety or are referred for a structured home safety assessment by practitioners providing family support on home visits who identify risks of unintentional injury.