Organised by national children's charity the Child Accident Prevention Trust, Child Safety Week, June 23-29, is marked by thousands of events where families can have fun and learn about safety.

There will be quizzes and competitions safety demonstrations and checks, in-store promotions, advice from local experts and free information to take away.

While accident rates are falling, 2,000 children are still admitted to hospital every week.

Katrina Phillips, chief executive of Child Accident Prevention Trust, says: "Many serious accidents could be prevented by parents making simple changes - whether it's driving more slowly where children are out playing, fitting and checking smoke alarms getting their gas boiler serviced, keeping electrical items out of the bathroom, or moving hot drinks or cleaning products out of children's reach."

"If parents know what's likely to injure their child and are reminded how risks change as youngsters grow up, they are in a better position to avoid a harrowing trip to hospital."

The charity is encouraging families to look out for Child Safety Week events locally and visit its website www.capt.org.uk for useful safety hints and tips.

Parents can also get a set of safety advice leaflets by sending a stamped addressed envelope (27p) to Child Safety Week Leaflets Child Accident Prevention Trust, 22-26 Farringdon Lane, London EC1R 3AJ, stating the age of their child/ren in the bottom left-hand corner.

Child Safety Week 2008's official supporters are: Bitrex, the bittering agent that deters young children from drinking household cleaning products www.bitrex.com The Corgi Trust, a charity promoting gas safety www.trustcorgi.com The Department for Children, Schools and Families www.dcsf.gov.uk The Department of Health www.dh.gov.uk The Department for Transport www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk The Electrical Safety Council, a charity promoting electrical safety www.electricalsafetycouncil.org.uk The Scottish Governmen www.scotland.gov.uk Wi-Safe from FireAngel, a leading manufacturer of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms www.fireangel.co.uk Child Accident Prevention Trust is a national charity committed to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents