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 drowning deaths – 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2025In partnership withThis 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...
A webinar exploring the new guidance for CDOPs on identifying and recording modifiable factors. This session will unpack some challenges professionals face when deciding whether a factor is truly modifiable, clarify what the updated guidance recommends, and walk through several real‑world examples that frequently arise in reviews.
![Childhood violence across distinct, overlapping, and concurrent contexts [Frontiers]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-cottonbro-10481293-400x250.jpg)
This study examines NCMD casefiles of children in England who were fatally stabbed between 2019 and 2024, focusing on their prior experiences of violence and adversity, with the aim of identifying missed opportunities for earlier intervention. Casefile analysis...
![Preinjury, injury and postinjury factors leading to death in children and young people who were victims of knife crime in England between 2019 and 2024: a review of the National Child Mortality Database [BMJ]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lasse-diercks-9nvcLNnhiqc-unsplash-400x250.jpg)
Knife-related deaths in children present a serious public health challenge. This study, based on unique NCMD data, reports the demographics and preinjury, injury and postinjury factors associated with death in children and young people, under the age of 18 years, who...
Presented by Heard charity, this webinar will draw on narrative research and cognitive science to explore how professionals can use framing to improve people’s understanding and decision-making around children’s palliative care.
A general update on the work that the NCMD has been doing and the key issues currently facing child death review professionals.
Following conversations between the NCMD, NHS England and the BNF and BNFC editorial team, the BNF and BNFC’s guidance on medicines that cause drowsiness has been updated to help prevent co-sleeping deaths. We’re pleased to share the news that the standard guidance...
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 webinar NCMD...
A bite‑sized webinar from National Energy Action designed for frontline workers supporting expectant parents and families with children aged five and under.
In this session, we explore fuel poverty, carbon monoxide risks, and issues such as condensation and damp—looking closely at their causes and the impact they can have during pregnancy and early childhood.