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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.
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What is the relationship between deprivation, modifiable factors and childhood deaths? [BMJ]
BMJ first published this paper, based on unique NCMD data, which identifies links between social deprivation and childhood mortality, and identifies potential points where public health, social and education interventions, or health policy may be best targeted.The...
Sudden and Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and Childhood
This report draws on data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate sudden, unexpected and unexplained deaths in both infants and children and young people, and to draw out learning and recommendations for service providers and policymakers.When...
NCMD receives Richard Driscoll Commendation
The National Child Mortality Database is delighted to announce that we have won a commendation in this year's Richard Driscoll awards. The Richard Driscoll Memorial Award 2022 is awarded each year by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership to recognise...
Report launch: Sudden and Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and Childhood
Webinar: Wednesday 14 December, 1300–1400 Online, with free registration in advanceThe latest report from the NCMD, Sudden and Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and Childhood, is due for publication on Thursday 8 December 2022. This report will use the unique data...
Consanguinity in CDRM and CDOP Reviews
Webinar: Wednesday 1 February, 1000–1115 Online, with free registration in advanceConsanguinity, or close relative marriage, is when any couple are related by blood to each other. 90% of children born to consanguineous families will not have a genetic condition, but...
Safer sleeping: What do we know about sleeping arrangements and sudden infant deaths? (Session 2)
Webinar: Thursday 12 January, 1100–1215 Online, with free registration in advance **Please note that this event is a repeat of our original Safer Sleeping webinar, which was overbooked due to interest**Losing a child suddenly and unexpectedly is a harrowing...
Child death review data release 2022
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 3,470 child deaths in England between April 2021 and March 2022, 396 more...
NCMD Webinar: Child death reviews in 2022: Autumn update
In this webinar NCMD Programme Manager Vicky Sleap provides a general update on the work that the NCMD has been doing and the key issues currently facing child death review professionals. Covering the following: NCMD Programme Update. Field updates for the system and...
Mothers and families ‘feeling abandoned’ by understaffed services
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Baby Loss finds that staffing shortages are having significant impacts across services provided before and during birth and the neonatal period including bereavement care. The report, which quotes the NCMD...
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