This webinar will focus on the upcoming changes to the eCDOP system to support implementation of Working Together 2023.
Implementing Working Together Changes for Child Death Review
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Publications
Our publications section carries all NCMD reports, briefings and data releases. Here you’ll find in-depth analysis of overall child mortality in England, deep dives into specific causes of death with recommendations for improvement in the future, and complete data releases that give you a chance to explore the unique data we hold for yourself.
Child Mortality During Winter Periods
This analysis focuses on the number of child deaths that occurred during winter periods between 2019-20 and 2023-24 in comparison to non-winter periods. Summary: Overall, in the 5 year period between August 2019 and July 2024: There were 369 more deaths that occurred...
When a Child Dies – A Guide for Parents and Carers
This guide has been put together by a group of bereaved parents, support organisations and professionals; it is for parents and carers of a child under 18 to help you understand some of the things that will now happen and the support that is available. You can...
BBC News report using NCMD data – Deaths of children due to falls from windows
Warning! This video deals with a difficult subject matter. Those with lived experience of bereavement and child loss may find it difficult or upsetting to watch.BBC News report using data from the National Child Mortality Database. Thirteen children have died in falls...
Thematic Report Launch Children with Life-Limiting Conditions; Learning from child death reviews
Warning! This video is intended for a professional audience and deals with difficult subject matter in a straightforward and matter-of-fact way. Those with lived experience of bereavement and child loss may find it difficult or upsetting to watch.In this NCMD webinar,...
Deaths of children under 11 years as a result of a fall from a window or balcony
A briefing on critical central venous line complications in neonates – read in full…
Joint Agency Response SUDIC Training
Warning! These videos are intended for a professional audience and deal with difficult subject matter in a straightforward and matter-of-fact way. Those with lived experience of bereavement and child loss may find them difficult or upsetting to watch.This introductory...
New Thematic Report Launch: Children with Life-Limiting Conditions and Palliative and End of Life Care Needs
In this short session NCMD Director Professor Karen Luyt will unpack the key findings of the upcoming thematic report Child deaths due to Asthma or Anaphylaxis.
Children with Life-Limiting Conditions and Palliative and End-of-Life Care Needs
Painting by Emily Tammam, bereaved parent of Neve.This NCMD thematic report aims to analyse deaths of infants, children, and young people with life-limiting conditions and palliative and end of life care needs. It presents national findings on children with...
Child drowning deaths – 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024
This summary report aims to describe the number and characteristics of child drowning deaths notified to Child Death Overview Panels in England, based on the latest available data from the NCMD.
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