If you’ve had your hot water bottle for longer than you can remember, you may be putting yourself at risk of severe burns, according to health experts.

According to data shared with ITV News, the number of serious burns caused by hot water bottles has almost doubled in the last five years.

Additionally, 968 people in England and Wales were admitted to burn units with these injuries in 2024, compared to 501 in 2020, according to the International Burn Injury Database.

As concerning as this data is, there’s a quick way to check if your hot water bottle is still safe to use.

How long are hot water bottles safe to use for?

David McGill, clinical lead for Care of Burns in Scotland........

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