The BBA National Burns Awareness Day 2025: Raising awareness, changing lives

Each year, the British Burn Association (BBA) hosts National Burns Awareness Day to bring the spotlight onto burn injuries, their prevention, and the impact they have on lives. The day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of safety, education, and support for those affected by burns.

For 2025, National Burns Awareness Day is more than just a date in the calendar—it’s an opportunity to unite as a community to reduce the number of burn-related injuries while championing the rehabilitation and recovery of survivors. At the Children’s Burns Foundation, this day holds a special place in our hearts as we continue our mission to ensure scars don’t limit potential.

Lock Wednesday 15 October 2025 into your calendar and get involved.

What Is National Burns Awareness Day All About?

National Burns Awareness Day is dedicated to:

• Raising Awareness: Highlighting the prevalence of burns in the UK and the devastating impact they can have on individuals and families. Burn injuries can happen to anyone, anywhere, and often in everyday situations. Did you know that over 6,000 children are treated for burn injuries in UK hospitals every year?

• Prevention Education: Many burn injuries are preventable. The day focuses on sharing essential safety tips for homes, workplaces, and public spaces. Small changes—like checking water temperatures, keeping hot drinks out of reach of children, and testing smoke alarms—can make a huge difference.

• Championing Support and Recovery: Raising awareness about the physical and emotional challenges faced by burn survivors, and the need for ongoing rehabilitation, therapy, and community support.

What Does This Day Mean to the Children’s Burns Foundation?

At the Children’s Burns Foundation, National Burns Awareness Day aligns perfectly with our mission: to help young burn survivors lead lives where scars don’t limit their potential.

For us, this day is a chance to:

• Celebrate Survivors: We honour the strength and resilience of the children and families we support. Their stories are a testament to the power of hope, determination, and community.

• Advocate for Better Resources: From funding rehabilitation programmes to supporting cutting-edge research, we’re committed to improving the care and services available to burn survivors.

• Engage Communities: National Burns Awareness Day helps us connect with individuals, schools, and businesses to spread the word about our work and encourage them to get involved.

How Can You Get Involved?

There are many ways you can support National Burns Awareness Day and the work of the Children’s Burns Foundation:

1. Spread the Word

Help raise awareness by sharing information about burn prevention and recovery. Use your social media platforms to post facts, stories, and tips using hashtags like #BurnsAwarenessDay and #ScarsDontLimit. Every share helps educate and empower others.

2. Host an Event

Organise a fundraising or awareness-raising event in your community, workplace, or school. Whether it’s a coffee morning, a bake sale, or a presentation on burn safety, every effort makes a difference.

3. Donate or Fundraise

Your donations help fund vital programmes like rehabilitation camps, online therapy services, and research into improving burn care. Consider starting a fundraising challenge in honour of National Burns Awareness Day—whether it’s a sponsored run, a cycling challenge, or something creative!

4. Volunteer

Support us at one of our events or campaigns, or offer your time and skills in another way. Volunteers are the backbone of our work, and your contribution could help change lives.

5. Learn About Burn Prevention

Take the time to familiarise yourself with burn prevention tips and share them with friends, family, and colleagues. Small actions—like keeping kettles and pans away from the edges of counters or using radiator covers—can prevent life-changing injuries.

Why This Day Should Be Front of Mind

Burn injuries can have a profound impact on individuals and families—not just physically but emotionally and socially as well. National Burns Awareness Day reminds us that we all have a role to play in preventing burns and supporting survivors.

For children, burn injuries are especially challenging as they grow. Scars can restrict movement, impact self-esteem, and lead to feelings of isolation. But with the right support, these children can regain confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.

The Children’s Burns Foundation works tirelessly to make this possible, and National Burns Awareness Day gives us the opportunity to amplify our message, expand our reach, and make a bigger impact.

Join Us in Making a Difference

This National Burns Awareness Day, let’s come together to prevent burns, support survivors, and create a brighter future for everyone affected.

Visit our Contact Page to find out more about how you can get involved or learn about our upcoming events and campaigns. Together, we can ensure a world where scars don’t limit.

Let’s make 2025 a year of greater awareness, action, and support for all burn survivors.