West Berkshire trading standards supports blind cord risk awareness campaign

As part of the campaign to raise awareness of safety issues, the trading standards team is now distributing packs to all nurseries and doctors surgeries in the district.
The pack contains a copy of a simple guidance note on how to ensure that blind cords and chains do not present a risk to young children.
In addition, clips designed for tying up the cord are also being distributed to parents along with instructions as to how to use them.
West Berkshire's Council's executive member for public protection, Hilary Cole (Con, Chieveley), said: "We are pleased to be able to assist in the distribution of information to support this important national campaign and will be contacting local retailers to for their help too."