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.
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 Meningitis...
Dr. Anna Pease, a research fellow working on the Baby Sleep Project, shares the latest insights and best practices for promoting safer infant sleep.
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.
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...
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...
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...
This webinar will explore NCMD’s report on child deaths involving learning disabilities and autism, and learn strategies to reduce them in this training.
The data in this report summarise information about child deaths in England up to 31 March 2024
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...