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.
Webinar: Thursday 20 October, 1200–1300 Online, with free registration in advance **Please note date and time have been amended (originally 13 October)**2022 has been a busy year for the National Child Mortality Database and for the child death review community. In...
We know that there is a link between sudden, unexpected deaths and sleep in children, and in this free webinar Professor of Infant Health & Developmental Physiology at the University of Bristol Peter Fleming shares the latest research in this area. The session...
Dr David Odd presented a plenary session at the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health's annual conference 2022. In his talk he highlighted links between deprivation and child mortality in England that have been captured in the National Child Mortality Database...
The death of a child is a difficult time for bereaved friends and family, but it can also be a difficult time for professionals who had responsibility for that child. As a GP, you may deal with these sad cases very rarely - however, this can mean that when they arise,...
The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) has established a new LinkedIn group for child death review professionals. The new group, the first of its kind, gives professionals involved in child death review the opportunity to come together, share ideas and...
Webinar: Thursday 22 September, 1100–1215 Online, with free registration in advance **Please note that this event is nearing capacity and places are limited. A recording will be available for those not able to attend.**Losing a child suddenly and unexpectedly is a...
In this free webinar run jointly by the Paediatric Critical Care Society and NCMD, a series of speakers explore and expand on existing guidance and give practical advice to integrate the role of the medical examiner into the child death review process. The session...
In this report launch NCMD Programme Lead Professor Karen Luyt presents our third thematic report The Contribution of Newborn Health to Child Mortality across England, before questions are answered by a panel of authors. The report covers the following: How many...
by Caroline Lee-Davey, Chief Executive of Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies born premature or sick. The latest thematic report from the National Child Mortality Database, The Contribution of Newborn Health to Child Mortality across England, makes for sobering...