Child Safety Equipment Loan Scheme

This scheme offers safety equipment to parents that would find purchase difficult. The scheme began in 1995 and since then over 8000 items of safety equipment have been distributed.

Examples of the equipment loaned include:-

Stairgates
Fireguards
Cupboard Catches
Kettle Leads
Door Jammers
Socket covers
Corner cushions
Cooker knob covers
Cable tidy

Safety Film
Window locks
Fridge locks
Window stickers
Pram reflectors
Nightlights
Baby reins
Bath mats

How to apply for equipment

If you have a child under 5 years of age, or a child with special needs, and would find purchase of such equipment difficult please contact your Health Visitor to apply for the scheme.

If you are eligible, your Health Visitor will work with you to decide on the correct equipment for your home and the needs of your children.

Recent Evaluation of the Scheme

A recent parents’ questionnaire showed that

93% of parents helped by the scheme felt their home was safer due to the equipment.

The Wealden Child Safety Equipment Scheme is a joint project co-ordinated by Wealden District Council. The main partners are East Sussex Downs and Weald Primary Care Trust (NHS Trust), and Sure Start - Hailsham and Polegate Children's centres.

You can download a full copy of the evaluation report (pdf), or to find out more about the equipment scheme contact Sophie Hepworth on 01323 443275.