Information for professionals
“The commitment and enthusiasm of CDOPs in particular means that the NCMD is a powerful tool in our arsenal to reduce child deaths” Vicky Sleap, NCMD Manager
The purpose of collating information on child death nationally is to ensure that deaths are learned from, that learning is widely shared and that actions are taken – locally and nationally – to reduce the number of children who die. To support CDOPs and the wider child death review community to do this, NCMD offers a range of guidance and resources…
COVID-19
CDR data deadline (LSCB1)
31 March 2021
CDR guidance
- Sample analysis form
- Advice and flowchart on Terminations of Pregnancy (ToP)
More guidance on form completion, holding meetings, COVID-19 and more also listed below…
Reporting form flowchart
A flowchart for CDOPs and CDR professionals about who should receive reporting forms.
CDR webinar: Analysis forms
NCMD’s webinar on how to complete an effective analysis form, complete with a hands-on example from Prof Peter Fleming…
GUIDANCE: How to hold an effective Child Death Review meeting
Guidance for CDR professionals on how to hold an effective Child Death Review meeting (CDRM).
TOP TIPS for themed CDOP meetings
Helpful hints to help with running local and regional themed CDOP meetings.
Guidance for CDR professionals: Notification forms
Guidance for CDR professionals on how to complete a Child Death Notification form effectively.
Joint Agency Response (JAR) to child deaths during COVID-19
Guidance: Joint Agency Response (JAR) to child deaths during COVID-19.
TOP TIPS for virtual CDOP meetings
Helpful hints to help CDOP meetings to run smoothly online.
Publications
NCMD impact report Dec 2020
Find out about the impact that NCMD is having, both within the sector and nationally.
CDR data 2019/20 report released
Report released on child death review data in England between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020 (replaces the LSCB1 statistical return).
NCMD postcard for bereaved families – NOW AVAILABLE
NOW AVAILABLE: Find out how CDOPs can get copies of our postcard for bereaved families…
NCMD impact report published
Find out about the impact that NCMD is having, both within the sector and nationally.
Briefing published: Child suicide during COVID-19
A briefing on child suicide rates in England during the COVID-19 pandemic is available online – read in full…
NCMD publishes first annual report
The NCMD national data collection and analysis system is the first of its kind anywhere in the world to record comprehensive data, standardised across the country, on the circumstances of children’s deaths.
BMJ article: Assessment of investigations into SUDIC post-CDR
A retrospective assessment of the quality of investigations into unexpected deaths of infants and young children in England post-CDR.
BMJ article: Maximising learning from child deaths
“If child mortality rates are regarded as a ‘yardstick’ of a country’s ability to care for the most vulnerable in society.” Read the BMJ article in full…
Webinars
March 2021 webinar announced
Our March webinar will be on ‘How to complete an effective reporting form’ – invitations will be sent out to CDR professionals by mid-February…
NCMD webinar: The impact of CDR data during COVID
NCMD’s webinar on the impact of CDR data during COVID took place on 26 Jan 2021.
NCMD webinar: CDR data 2019/20
NCMD’s webinar on Child Death Review (CDR) data for 2019/20 took place on 24 November 2020…
CDR webinar: Analysis forms
NCMD’s webinar on how to complete an effective analysis form, complete with a hands-on example from Prof Peter Fleming…
CDR webinar, 23 June 2020
CDR webinar on subjects raised by CDR professionals including babies born pre 22 weeks and swabs, with the latest information from NCMD and more…
COVID-19 webinar, 7 April 2020
A special webinar on COVID-19 with updates on what to report, revised JAR guidance and more…
Webinar, 24 March 2020
Topics covered include: COVID-19 and the LSCB1 return, with Q and A.
Webinar, 11 Feb 2020
Topics covered include: LSCB1 return and notifications from Registrars, with Q&A.
Webinar, 28 Nov 2019
NCMD launches webinar series for child death professionals. The first edition, in November 2019, shares insights into the programme so far…
Safety notices
SAFETY NOTICE: Windows
Be aware of the danger of leaving windows open, particularly as this becomes more common during the COVID pandemic.
SAFETY NOTICE: Fireworks
Take care when using fireworks – some simple steps will help you to stay safe…
SAFETY NOTICE: Baby sleeping bags
Baby sleeping bags are a good option but it is important that they are manufactured to the highest standard…
SAFETY NOTICE: Button batteries
Button batteries pose a danger to children if swallowed.
SAFETY NOTICE: Sleep positioning devices
Sleep positioning devices are NOT recommended unless specifically advised…
SAFETY NOTICE: Safer sleep advice for babies
Advice on safer sleeping practices to reduce the risk of SIDS…
SAFETY NOTICE: Water and beaches
Children are vulnerable near water and at the beach – find out more…
SAFETY NOTICE: Babies’ equipment
Advice relating to the use of babies’ equipment and sleeping areas – find out more…
SAFETY NOTICE: Nappy sacks
Nappy sacks are extremely dangerous to babies and young children – find out more…
SAFETY NOTICE: Blind cords
Cords on blinds MUST be kept short and out of reach of children – find out more…
Other
Find below links to a range of other resources relating to child death review…
Statutory information:
- Statutory CDR guidance
- Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018)
- Statutory CDR forms
- List of CDOPs from DHSC
For families:
- When A Child Dies leaflet
- Information from the NHS, Learning From Deaths
- NCMD postcard for families
- Information from Sands about neonatal death
- Information from Lullaby Trust on sudden and unexpected death
- More for families from NCMD
More from NCMD:
- CDR background
- NCMD blog
- NCMD newsletters
- 2019 NCMD annual report
- FAQs
More from the sector:
- Key links from other organisations