Resources
“Brilliant, I really like the format – an ‘at a glance’ visual picture of our completed reviews” CDOP Co-ordinator (Data Monitoring Reports)
NCMD hosts a range of resources for CDOPs and other health and social care professionals working in Child Death Review (please note that information for bereaved families can be found here)…
Publications
Latest publications and reports:
Changes in child suicide rates and characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic in England [Frontiers]
The aim of this study was to use the NCMD's unique dataset to report on any changes, and characteristics of children dying by suicide in England, before, and during the COVID pandemic. It finds that, in England, suicide rates do not appear to be increasing, and the...
Child drowning deaths 2019-2025
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...
Childhood violence across distinct, overlapping, and concurrent contexts [Frontiers]
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...
Blogs
Latest blogs:
Terri Banks – Ben
Terri Banks, Mum I remember so vividly the day my first born child, Ben arrived, it was April fool’s day, but he was no fool! The joy and immense feeling to want to protect him, was overwhelming and as a young Mum I wanted to prove that I could and would cope with the...
Liam Walsh: Supporting Bereaved Parents Through Christmas
by Liam Walsh, author and bereaved parent The radio is cheerily reminding me that it is the most wonderful time of the year. That hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near. That kids will be jingle belling and everyone telling I'll be of good cheer. As bereaved...
Listening to Maternity Clinicians: Shaping Safety Communications That Work
Nikki Glover, Senior Implementation Manager, UCLPartners When it comes to keeping babies safe, the right information in the right hands can make all the difference. The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) collects and analyses data on all child deaths in England...
NCMD for families
“One of the things you want most when your child dies is learning so that another parent doesn’t go through the same devastating experience,” bereaved mother
NCMD for professionals
