Thirteen children died after falling from windows in six years
Summary
Thirteen children under age 11 have died after falling from windows in rented or temporary homes in England over six years. Safety measures, like window locks and restrictors, were often faulty or not in use. Reports urge landlords to prioritize safety checks to prevent these accidents.Key Facts
- Thirteen children in England have died from falling out of windows since 2019.
- These incidents occurred in rented or temporary homes.
- The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) found safety features like window locks often missing or broken.
- Most children involved were under 11 years old.
- A second report likens window safety issues to problems like dampness and mould.
- The Housing Ombudsman Service reported 34 cases of poor complaint handling, focusing on window safety.
- In some cases, families had already reported unsafe windows to their landlords.
- Safety measures such as mesh or guards on windows have been suggested to prevent more tragedies.
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