CHILD safety experts in the town are urging householders to make sure their homes, gardens and journeys are child friendly.

Razia Chesworth, child and accident prevention lead at Warrington Primary Care Trust is urging everyone to check the safety in their homes, when outdoors or on journeys to cut down the chances of an accident or a death.

Accidents are the biggest cause of death and put more children in hospital than any other cause. However, just one small change or a simple safety check can make a big difference when it comes to preventing serious accidents to children.

During the past year in Warrington, 144 school aged children attended accident and emergency with a burn or a scald. Fifty two per cent of these children were under four years old.

The Westy and Sandy Lane Children's Centres together with nurseries in the town will be actively promoting the safety messages this week.

Since summer is the peak time for accidents, Razia is asking everyone to get involved by checking out the risks in their homes and having a plan to get out of the household safely if their was a fire.

For a free assessment for smoke alarms, ring freephone 0800 389 0053.

For information about child safety, visit rospa.org.uk and staywise.co.uk