Lockdown craze for DIY and gardening see thousands in hospital after accidents and injuries
- More than 5,600 in England were admitted to hospital in powered tool incidents
- Another 2,700 needed treatment after accidents with non-powered tools
- A further 349 were admitted to hospital after being injured by lawnmowers
Thousands needed hospital care after sustaining injuries while taking part in popular lockdown activities, figures suggest.
Data from NHS Digital for 2020/21 shows that more than 5,600 in England were admitted to hospital after coming into contact with a powered tool, with 2,700 needing treatment after an accident with non-powered tools such as a hammer or a saw.
A further 349 were admitted after being injured by lawnmowers and 5,300 after falling from playground equipment –including…
