The significant burden of accidental injury is not always recognised. The estimated cost of accidental injury to the NHS in England in 2000-01 was £2.2 bn. The cost to society of accidents in the home was estimated at £25bn in 1996. These pages are intended to act as a focal point for general information on the subject.
General information and reports about accidents and accident prevention.
The Chief Medical Officer's response to the report from The Accidental Injury Task Force.