Please note this is no longer our most recent data release. You can find a list of all our data releases in our Publications section. The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) was notified of 3,068 child deaths in England between April 2020 and March 2021. In the...
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.
Maternal NHS charging: A threat to maternal and neonatal health
by Dr Nikesh Parekh Public Health Medical Associate and CDOP Chair, Royal Borough of Greenwich and GP, Seaford Medical Practice. Neonatal deaths represent 42% of all child deaths in England. These deaths are not inevitable, but while many countries are making progress...
Child mortality and social deprivation report launch
NCMD Programme Lead Professor Karen Luyt gives an introduction to the Database's thematic report on social deprivation and child mortality, which finds a clear association between the risk of child death and their level of deprivation.Warning! This video is intended...
NCMD annual report launch 2021: Stakeholder briefing webinar
NCMD Programme Lead Professor Karen Luyt gives an introduction to the Database's second annual report. Based on data for the 3,347 children who died in England between 2019 and 2020, the report provides analysis and recommendations to save lives in future.Warning!...
Suicide in Children and Young People
This report, the second thematic report from the NCMD, looks at deaths that occurred or were reviewed by a child death overview panel between 1st April 2019 and 31st March 2020.
Child mortality in the Covid-19 pandemic [BMJ]
This conference presentation uses real-time data on the deaths of children in England during the Covid-19 pandemic to assess child mortality during the period.There is an urgent need to understand the effect of Covid-19 on illness and mortality in children. This...
Real time child mortality surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic
NCMD data contributes to the largest study globally of under-18s on the risks of severe illness in children due to COVID-19
When a child dies: supporting parents and families
Child Bereavement UK is running a 3 hour interactive online workshop to explore the impact of the death of a child on a family.
Best practice webinar: the role of the key worker
We invite CDR professionals to join our free webinar on the role of the key worker.
Online lecture: Suicide in Children and Young People
The key findings from NCMD’s report will be shared at an online event on Thursday 21st October 2021.