What needs are unmet?
Strategic Issue 1
- Lack of targeted injury prevention programmes for adolescents, particularly around violence, substance misuse, and mental health.
- Limited youth engagement in designing and delivering safety interventions, despite evidence that co-production improves effectiveness.
- Insufficient access to safe recreational spaces and structured activities, especially in deprived areas.
Strategic Issue 2
- Inconsistent access to home safety equipment (e.g. stair gates, cupboard locks) for low-income families.
- Limited follow-up after health visitor advice—many families do not receive home visits or practical support to implement safety changes.
- Gaps in coordination between housing services and child health teams to address environmental hazards in temporary or poor-quality housing.
Strategic Issue 3
- Lack of targeted infrastructure improvements (e.g. traffic calming, safe crossings) in high-risk areas identified through injury data.
- Limited community enforcement and education around speeding and pedestrian safety.
- Insufficient integration of road safety into wider child health and wellbeing strategies.