Safety Education Blog

Social media's influence on eating disorder development and recovery is significant and complex. This guide helps parents understand the connection, recognise warning signs, and navigate conversations about food, bodies, and online content.

Elder abuse is far more common than most people realise, and it is frequently perpetrated by people the older adult knows and trusts. This guide helps older adults, family members, and carers recognise the signs and take the right steps.

Telephone scams targeting older adults are among the most profitable forms of fraud in the world. Learn how to recognise the tactics used, protect yourself and your family, and report fraud effectively.

Electric scooters and e-bikes have transformed urban travel for millions of young adults worldwide. But the surge in popularity has brought a surge in serious injuries. Here is what you need to know to ride safely.

Electrical faults cause thousands of house fires and hundreds of injuries in the UK every year. This guide covers spotting dangerous wiring, keeping children safe around sockets, and maintaining appliances.

Electrical accidents cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries in UK homes every year. Most are preventable with the right knowledge.

Electrical hazards in the home are a significant risk for young children. Learn how to identify and address electrical dangers, teach children about electricity safety, and respond to electrical accidents.

Knowing who to call and what to do in an emergency abroad can save your life or your holiday. This guide covers the essential contacts to have before you travel and the steps to take in any crisis situation.

Living alone in later life is the reality for millions of older adults, and it brings specific safety considerations around falls, medical emergencies, and getting help quickly. This guide covers the practical preparations that provide genuine security.

Older adults face specific and heightened risks during emergencies such as fires, floods, severe storms, and power outages. Understanding these risks and preparing for them in advance, when there is time to think clearly and act without pressure, makes a decisive difference in outcomes. This guide covers practical steps to prepare your home and yourself for a range of emergency scenarios.

Most families have no emergency plan, assuming disaster won't strike or that they'll improvise on the day. This practical guide explains what to prepare and why it matters.

Energy drinks are marketed with bold colours and promises of peak performance, but for children the contents carry serious health risks.

Energy drinks are heavily marketed to young adults and students, but the health risks of excessive consumption are real and increasingly well-documented. Understanding what these products contain and how they affect your body matters.

Estate planning fraud exploits older adults at their most vulnerable, manipulating wills, appropriating assets, and using legal instruments intended for protection as tools of exploitation. This guide explains the most common forms of estate fraud, how to ensure your arrangements reflect your genuine wishes, and how to protect against undue influence and financial manipulation.

Exam stress is one of the most common mental health concerns for teenagers aged 14 to 18 worldwide. Understanding what healthy and unhealthy stress look like, and how families can help, can make a genuine difference to a young person's experience and outcomes.

Physical activity is one of the most powerful and underused tools for mental health, academic performance, and physical wellbeing at university. This guide explains why and how to make it a sustainable part of student life.

The UK is experiencing increasingly frequent periods of extreme heat that pose real health risks. Understanding how to stay safe, and how to look out for those most vulnerable, can save lives.

A practical guide for families on preparing for and staying safe during extreme weather events, covering floods, heatwaves, storms, and lightning, with advice on talking to children about climate-related events.

Using a fake ID to buy alcohol or enter licensed venues might seem like a low-stakes rite of passage, but it carries genuine legal consequences and safety risks. This guide explains the realities young people need to understand.

Fake job adverts and employment scams target young adults actively looking for work. From phantom jobs to unpaid trial periods, knowing how to spot the warning signs protects your time, money, and personal information.

Misinformation spreads faster than truth online, and teenagers are among the most exposed. This guide explains how false information works, why it is so persuasive, and the practical skills young people need to navigate it.

Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults worldwide. This expert guide covers the most effective strategies to prevent falls at home, from environmental changes to exercise and medication reviews.

Falling at home is one of the most common and potentially serious events for older adults. Knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of a fall, how to assess injury, how to get up safely if uninjured, and how to prevent future falls can make a critical difference to recovery and confidence. This guide covers all of these stages.

A practical guide for families considering a digital detox, covering what a reset actually involves, how to plan it with children of different ages, what to expect, and how to build healthier technology habits that last beyond the detox.

A family emergency plan ensures everyone knows what to do in a crisis. This comprehensive guide helps families prepare for fires, natural disasters, medical emergencies, and other unexpected events.

Most families never experience a serious emergency. But those who have thought through what they would do fare far better when something unexpected happens. Here is how to prepare.

A well-prepared family is a safer family. This practical guide walks you through creating a family emergency plan, building a go-bag, preparing for specific disaster scenarios, and helping children feel ready rather than afraid.

A practical guide to preparing your family for emergencies, covering emergency plans, go-bags, communication plans, teaching children what to do, and how to approach preparedness in a calm and age-appropriate way.

A family internet policy sets clear, agreed expectations for how everyone uses devices and the internet at home. This guide shows you how to create one that works for your family.