Prevention and good first aid are key to reducing the number of burns and scalds occurring in the UK every single day.

Cool, call and cover!

Cool the burn with running cold tap water for 20 minutes and remove all clothing and jewellery (unless it is melted or firmly stuck to the wound).
Call for help, call 999 in an emergency, or 111 or local GP for non-emergency advice,
Cover with cling film or a sterile, non-fluffy dressing or cloth. Make sure the patient is kept warm.

General Fire and Heat Safety

Keep candles, matches, lighters, kettles, irons, and hair straighteners out of children's reach.
Make sure children don’t play near fires or heaters to avoid burns.
Use the back hobs on the stove and turn saucepan handles inward to prevent them being knocked off.
Never leave children unattended in the kitchen.
Fit a childproof guard in front of open fires or heaters – the best ones can be fixed to the wall.
Clothing can catch fire easily – some fabrics burn faster than others.
If clothing catches fire: Stop, Drop and Roll – lie down, roll to smother flames, and use a heavy material like a coat or blanket to help extinguish them.