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
Publications from NCMD including annual and themed reports, journal publications, impact reports and more are listed below…
More publications: here.
Blog: “The value of short lives”
In light of the publication of our second annual report, NCMD Manager, Vicky Sleap tells us what learning from child deaths means to her…
NEW: NCMD second annual report published
Our second annual report – based on data from April 2019 to March 2020 – is available online.
REPORT: Child Mortality and Social Deprivation
The latest report from NCMD finds that the risk of child death in England is linked to deprivation.
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…
Report on SUICIDE announced
Find out about our reasons for choosing suicide as a topic for one of our themed reports…
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.
CDR guidance
We publish a range of guidance to support CDOPs and Child Death Review (CDR) professionals to deliver a robust CDR process…
More guidance: here.
Category of death: Clarifications
How can CDR professionals help to ensure that categorisation of deaths is consistent?
CDR statutory form changes, April 2021
Notice for CDOPs regarding improvements to CDR statutory forms – find out more…
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.
Webinars/events
We run a regular series of FREE webinars for CDR professionals – see details below…
More information: Details of how to obtain recordings as well as more information about our next webinar can be found here.
Dissemination event: NCMD second annual report
An online event will be held on 22 June to disseminate the findings from our second annual report.
Deprivation report: Findings shared at online event
The key findings from NCMD’s report on social deprivation were shared at an online event on 18 May – a recording and presentation slides are both available…
Supporting a robust CDR (and the impact of maternal charges)
NCMD’s latest webinar included an extremely powerful presentation on the impact of maternal charges…
The impact of CDR data during COVID
NCMD’s webinar on the impact of CDR data during COVID took place on 26 Jan 2021.
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.
Newsletters
Read our quarterly newsletters – see below…
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CDR newsletter, May 2021
The May 2021 edition of NCMD’s CDR newsletter is out now, with key dates and events for 2021…
CDR newsletter, January 2021
The January 2021 edition of NCMD’s CDR newsletter is out now, with updates on our up-and-coming reports, safety alerts, the deadline for CDR data submission for 2021 and more…
Newsletter, October 2020
The October 2020 edition of the NCMD newsletter-with updates on COVID-19, NCMD’s latest report (out November), CDR resources, sector news and more..,
Newsletter, July 2020
The July edition of the NCMD newsletter, with updates on COVID-19, new guidance on notifications, clarifications around pregnancy and birth, and much more..,
Newsletter, COVID-19 May 2020
A COVID-19 special edition of the NCMD newsletter, May 2020. Read on for an update on COVID-19 in relation to child death (CDR)…
Newsletter, March 2020
News and updates from NCMD from January to March 2020. Find out more about our response to COVID-19, database updates, LSCB1, and free online and printed resources, among other things…
Newsletter, December 2019
News and updates from NCMD from September to December 2019. Find out more about our first webinar for CDOP professionals and our up-and-coming quarterly monitoring reports, among other things…
Newsletter, September 2019
Things get done only if the data we gather can inform and inspire those in a position to make a difference.
Other resources
Find below a range of other resources from NCMD including safety notices, videos and blog articles (for a full list of each, use the links)…
Blog: “The value of short lives”
In light of the publication of our second annual report, NCMD Manager, Vicky Sleap tells us what learning from child deaths means to her…
‘Super strong’ magnets
UK Safety Alert issued for small high-powered magnetic products.
Blog: “Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere”
NCMD Manager, Vicky Sleap, considers the effect of deprivation on child mortality, in light of NCMD’s recent report on this topic:
Baby sling safety
The T.I.C.K.S rule provides helpful advice for safe baby sling wearing…
Postnatal care/bed sharing (NICE guideline)
NICE guidance for professionals supporting families of new babies offers clear advice on bed sharing and other aspects of postnatal care.
Open windows
Be aware of the danger of leaving windows open, particularly as this becomes more common during the COVID pandemic.
A new year, a new start
Vicky Sleap, NCMD Manager, takes a look at what 2021 holds in store for NCMD.
LSCB1 (the curse of the yellow boxes)
Vicky Sleap, NCMD Project Manager, reflects on the trials and tribulations of the LSCB1 return.
Fireworks
Take care when using fireworks – some simple steps will help you to stay safe…
Baby sleeping bags
Baby sleeping bags are a good option but it is important that they are manufactured to the highest standard…