NCMD Programme, Author at National Child Mortality Database

Child death review data release 2025

The data in this report summarise information about child deaths in England up to 31 March 2024

Deaths of Children due to Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus

This National Child Mortality Database briefing provides data on deaths of children due to neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus – read in full…

Implementing Working Together Changes for Child Death Review

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.This NCMD webinar was...

Listening to Maternity Clinicians: Shaping Safety Communications That Work

Nikki Glover, Senior Implementation Manager, UCLPartners When it comes to keeping babies safe, the right information in the right hands can make all the difference. The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) collects and analyses data on all child deaths in England...

Implementing Working Together Changes for Child Death Review

This webinar will focus on the upcoming changes to the eCDOP system to support implementation of Working Together 2023.

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,...