Take Action Today - UK
Reducing accidental poisoning nationwide
Take Action Today, Put Them Away is a national home safety programme from RoSPA and the United Kingdom Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI), designed to reduce emergency hospital admissions for children aged 0-4 caused by accidental poisoning from household chemicals.
The programme works by equipping local authority practitioners – who already carry out trusted home visits - with the training and resources they need to help families make safer choices.
The Take Action Today, put them away programme has been successfully implemented in over 120 areas across the UK, including Birmingham, Liverpool, Coventry, and Nottingham.
RoSPA’s research has shown a measurable reduction in hospital admissions due to accidental poisoning, alongside a significant increase in awareness among families about the risks posed to children under five in areas where the programme is implemented.
How does it work?
Delivered through local authorities
Take Action Today is embedded into existing home visit programmes run by local authorities. These visits are carried out by trusted practitioners who are well placed to influence parental behaviour and promote safer homes.
Supporting resources
To support the campaign, a range of tools are provided:
- Briefing packs for professionals working with families.
- Factsheets offering detailed guidance.
- Safety checklists for parents to assess risks in their homes.
- Download the checklist and factsheet here Checklist 2025 Factsheet July 2025.docx
Practitioner training
RoSPA provides fully funded specialist home safety training to local authority practitioners working in Take Action Today areas, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to deliver accurate, impactful safety advice to families.
For more details Please contact: enquiries@rospa.com
- For non-Take Action Today partners who require more information on our child safety in the home course please click here
What families receive
Each participating area receives a supply of dry wipe magnetic planners for families with children under the age of five. The planners are designed to be:
- Placed on the fridge or in the kitchen/utility room
- Located near areas where household chemicals are stored
- Printed with key safety messages to prevent accidental poisoning
- Used as a daily reminder and a conversation starter about home safety.
Interested in taking part in the Take Action Today Campaign?
Please contact:
Email: enquiries@rospa.com
Tel: +44(0)121 248 2000