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.
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.
Preventing Future Child Deaths Through Shared Learnings
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 free NCMD...
Child death reviews in 2024: Autumn update
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...
The CASCADE Integrated System
When a neonatal death occurs, notifications need to be made to multiple organisations including MBRRACE-UK for national perinatal mortality surveillance, local Child Death Overview Panels (CDOPs) and the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD). The purpose of the...
Learning from deaths: Children with a learning disability and autistic children
This webinar will explore NCMD’s report on child deaths involving learning disabilities and autism, and learn strategies to reduce them in this training.
Child death review data release 2024
The data in this report summarise information about child deaths in England up to 31 March 2024
Thematic Report Topic Proposal
This is an opportunity to submit proposed topics for thematic reports for NCMD’s consideration.
Anna Pease: Preventing Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy for families with infants at increased risk
Anna Pease, Research Fellow, University of Bristol The recent publication of the Darzi Report lays bare some of the fundamental needs for a healthy population. The report describes health visitors as “crucial to development in the first five years of life” and the...
Talking About Lactation – The Importance of Shared Decision Making in Antenatal Anticipatory Care Planning
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 video...
RLSS UK – Safety Warning on Child Drownings at Home
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is a leading charity in water safety, and following recent findings, is urging healthcare professionals and others working with families to help raise awareness of the risks associated with water in the home, with an initial...