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Avonsafe was formed in
1994 as a partnership of organisations who work to reduce unintentional injuries
in the West of England. It is steered by NHS Bristol, NHS South Gloucestershire,
NHS North Somerset and NHS Bath and North East Somerset who jointly fund an
Avonsafe Co-ordinator post and employ local injury prevention posts to deliver
local interventions. The prevention of every
minor injury is not Avonsafe’s aim: partners concentrate on the most serious
injuries and that are most likely to have long term consequences, especially
those that result in emergency admission to a hospital bed. Avonsafe currently
prioritises work with people aged over 65 and under 18 (particularly under 5)
who are the most vulnerable age groups. . Accidental poisoning campaign makes headlines in Bristol: Click here to download the leaflets and "Dangerous Doses" - real stories from real parents.
Avonsafe develops local operational plans based on the structure and priorities contained in the Avonsafe Strategy. The Avonsafe strategy document (2008-13) is available here.
Rob
Benington - Avonsafe Co-ordinator 4-11-10
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