Playground Injury Statistics UK: Falls and Hospital Visits
Online CPD Academy
https://onlinecpdacademy.co.uk/blog/playground-injury-statistics-uk

RoSPA Play Safety estimates that around 40,000 childhood playground injuries each year result in a hospital visit. Falls to the surface account for 80% of equipment-related accidents in its guidance, highlighting the importance of equipment, surfacing and maintenance.

STATISTICS

Childhood playground injuries resulting in a hospital visit: Around 40,000 per year
Source period not stated | UK guidance
RoSPA estimate.

Estimated equipment-related share of playground accidents: About 40%
Source period not stated | UK guidance
RoSPA describes this as an approximate share.

Falls to the surface among equipment-related accidents: 80%
Source period not stated | UK guidance
Applies to equipment-related accidents.

COVERAGE
The figures are estimates in RoSPA’s UK playground guidance, which does not state a data year or detailed geographic method. Hospital visits include care beyond inpatient admission.

USING THESE STATISTICS
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SOURCES
1. RoSPA Play Safety — Accidents on children’s playgrounds
https://www.rospaplaysafety.co.uk/advice-information/accidents-on-childrens-playgrounds/

2. RoSPA Play Safety — Play area surfacing
https://www.rospaplaysafety.co.uk/advice-information/play-area-surfacing/

3. RoSPA Play Safety — Grass as a play area surface
https://www.rospaplaysafety.co.uk/advice-information/grass-as-a-play-area-surface/

4. RoSPA Play Safety — Inspection and maintenance of playgrounds
https://www.rospaplaysafety.co.uk/advice-information/inspection-and-maintenance-of-playgrounds/