Winter deaths not inevitable

Winter deaths and serious injuries due to accidents are not inevitable, says Tom Mullarkey, chief executive of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). With a huge focus nationally on excess winter deaths and on ensuring that hospitals can cope with increased demand, Mr Mullarkey is urging people to consider the steps they can take to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and out of A&E. RoSPA has a Winter Safety hub with information about staying safe this winter, including on the roads, at home, at work and at leisure. Among the many areas covered are winter