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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Warns of the Dangers of Button Batteries on Child Safety Week

  • Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 06 June 2024
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Motion reference: S6M-13528

That the Parliament recognises that this Child Safety Week, which runs from 3 to 9 June 2024, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde paediatric surgeons are raising awareness of the danger to children of button batteries, particularly if swallowed; understands that lithium coin cell batteries can badly hurt or kill a child if swallowed and one becomes stuck in the gullet; notes that the Royal Hospital for Children is reporting increasing numbers of injuries as a result of children swallowing the batteries and, in certain cases, paediatric surgeons are dealing with serious complications; notes with concern that button batteries are being used in an increasing number of toys and other everyday objects in the home, such as remote controls and car keys, and considers that parents and carers should be aware that whilst the battery is secured away in most UK toys, this is not always the case with toys bought from abroad; recognises that preventing children from accessing the batteries could be lifesaving, and that batteries should be kept out of reach of children and locked away, and further recognises the advice that if a child has swallowed a battery then their parent or carer should take them to their nearest emergency department as soon as possible or call 999 immediately.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackson Carlaw, Foysol Choudhury, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Monica Lennon, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Ash Regan, Douglas Ross, Alex Rowley, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle