14/10/2026
Today is National Burn Awareness Day in the UK ❤️
Organised by the Children's Burns Trust in conjunction with the British Burn Association, the theme of this year's event is 'One Spark Can Change a Child's Life'.
Did you know...
❓ 30 babies and toddlers go to hospital with a hot drink burn every day
❓ 891 children were admitted to an NHS Burns Service in 2025 due to injuries relating to either an electric hob or kettle spills
❓ It only takes one second to get a deep burn in hot water when the water temperature is 70°C
❓ A sparkler can reach temperatures of 20 times the boiling point of water
For safety information visit: https://cbtrust.org.uk