The National Child Mortality Database

Listening to Maternity Clinicians: Shaping Safety Communications That Work Listening to Maternity Clinicians: Shaping Safety Communications That Work

📝 New blog: Listening to maternity clinicians – shaping safety communications that work

How do we create messages that resonate with frontline staff and improve care?
Read more 👉 www.ncmd.info/blog/listeni...

Winter mortality Winter mortality in the UK is higher than in some colder European countries. How are deaths during winter monitored, and what evidence exists for interventions to prevent these deaths?

We’re proud that NCMD data has contributed to @POST_UK’s new Winter Mortality POSTnote.
It explores causes, trends & interventions to reduce winter deaths.
Read more 👉 post.parliament.uk/research-bri...
#NCMD #WinterMortality #ChildHealth

Child mortality during winter periods Analysis focusing on the number of child deaths that occurred during winter periods between 2019 and 2023 in comparison to non-winter periods.

📊 New NCMD analysis shows child deaths rise during winter months.
From 2019–24, winter mortality was 6.5% higher, with the sharpest increases linked to infections, deprivation & inequalities.
Read the full report 👉 www.ncmd.info/publications...

When a Child Dies Leaflet When a Child Dies Leaflet for Families and Professionals

📢 The updated leaflet When a Child Dies: A guide for parents and carers is now available.

Developed with bereaved families and NHS England, it reflects important process changes, including the role of medical examiners.

🔗 www.ncmd.info/videos/when-...

OPSS launches new small hazards, big harm campaign Parents urged to be aware of everyday items that pose serious risks when swallowed by young children.

🚨 New campaign alert!

@OPSSgovuk has launched #SmallHazardsBigHarm to help parents & carers spot dangers from everyday items like:
🔋 Button batteries
🧲 Magnets
🍬 Imitation food
🧸 Small toys
📌 Drawing pins & more
www.gov.uk/government/n...
#ChildSafety #Parenting #OPSS

BBC News report using NCMD data BBC News report clip. 13 child deaths as a result of falls from windows. News report referencing NCMD data.

Watch the BBC News report using NCMD data: revealing that 13 children have tragically died from window falls in rented or temporary housing since 2019. A powerful investigation—thanks to BBC News for reporting this. ➡️ www.ncmd.info/videos/bbc-n... Please share to raise awareness.

Stark new data from @ncmd.bsky.social shows just how unsafe rented or temporary accommodation can be for families and the serious risk it poses to children's lives.

We urge the Government to take immediate measures to ensure that families' stay in TA is as short and safe as possible.

Thirteen children died after falling from windows in six years Calls for landlords to prioritise faulty window repairs to avoid

🚨 NCMD data: 13 children under 11 have died since 2019 after falls from windows in rented/temporary homes.
Landlords must fix faulty windows, install working locks/restrictors, and act on safety concerns immediately.
Full BBC News story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ChildSafety

Deaths of children as a result of a fall from a window or balcony This National Child Mortality Database briefing provides data on deaths of children under 11 years as a result of a fall from a window or balcony

🚨 New NCMD briefing reveals key risk factors behind the tragic deaths of children under 11 from falls from windows or balconies.
We must act now to make homes safer for children.
📄 Read & share the report: www.ncmd.info/publications...
#ChildSafety #HousingMatters #NCMD

Report Launch: Children with Life-Limiting Conditions and Palliative and End of Life Care Needs In this webinar we'll unpack the key findings of our latest report, which looks at children with life-limiting conditions and palliative and end of life care needs.

📢 Join us next week for the online launch of our new report on Children with Life‑Limiting Conditions & Palliative and End of Life Care Needs.

🗓️ Wed 30 July | ⏰ 14:00
🔗 Register here: www.ncmd.info/events/new-t...
#ChildrensHealth #PalliativeCare

#ICYMI: The latest @ncmd.bsky.social report covers service provision relating to children with life-limiting conditions, and palliative and end of life care.

hqip.org.uk/resource/lif...

The @ncmd.bsky.social report was published today. Recommend also reading the family stories to fully understand the context of these data.
www.ncmd.info/publications...

Children with Life Limiting Conditions and Palliative and End of Life Care Needs This report draws on the NCMD's unique data to investigate deaths among children with life-limiting conditions and palliative and end-of-life care needs

New @ncmd.bsky.social report published today helping us understand what more we need to do to support children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Please read and share as widely as possible www.ncmd.info/publications...

NEW reports out today from Epilepsy12 @rcpch.bsky.social and @ncmd.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social on #epilepsycare and child mortality relating to life-limiting conditions and #palliative/EOL care.

www.hqip.org.uk/news/new-res...

The new report from @ncmd.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social covers service provision and policy recommendation learning relating to children with life-limiting conditions, and #palliative and #endoflifecare.

www.hqip.org.uk/resource/lif...

Children with Life Limiting Conditions and Palliative and End of Life Care Needs This report draws on the NCMD's unique data to investigate deaths among children with life-limiting conditions and palliative and end-of-life care needs

We are pleased to share with you our latest thematic report on Children with Life-Limiting Conditions and #palliative and #endoflifecare needs.
Read it here:
www.ncmd.info/publications...
@hqip.bsky.social @emilytammam.bsky.social

Please share this widely. We are inviting families to share their stories with us. See more details here.

'Data for the head,
Stories for the heart.'

The @ncmd.bsky.social is collecting stories from families whose child died. They will be used to illustrate what children & families found challenging & what was helpful, in a report recommending service improvements.

More info ⬇️ @emilytammam.bsky.social

How families can contribute to our upcoming report on life limiting conditions Emily, a bereaved parent who has worked closely with NCMD explains how families can share their stories with us.

Next month, the NCMD will publish a report on children with life-limiting conditions and palliative and end of life care needs. Are you a bereaved parent or family member? Would you like to share your story with us?
Here's more info:
www.ncmd.info/uncategorise...
@emilytammam.bsky.social

Child drowning deaths – 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024 Child drowning deaths from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024 by the National Child Mortality Database

See our latest data on child deaths due to drowning here: www.ncmd.info/publications...

This weekend is @rlssuk.bsky.social #DrowningPreventionWeek. Please help spread the word and encourage everyone to have the water safety conversation with children.

Thank you to the @NCMD_England for publishing my blog. This draws on my experience as a bereaved parent. How would you respond to someone telling you that one of their children has died? Check out my blog for some thoughts from me on this. #bereavement #grief

Can you sit beside me on my mourning bench? Jonathan Griffiths, GP and bereaved parent, writes about his personal experience and shares how we can best support bereaved parents.

NEW BLOG! Jonathan Griffiths, GP and bereaved parent, shares his personal experience and reflects on how we can support those bereaved of a child. Thank you, @drjongriffiths.bsky.social, for sharing such an important message. Read it here:
www.ncmd.info/blog/jonatha...

BAPM is recruiting for key roles on its Executive Committee! Help shape national neonatal care, influence standards, & support your colleagues across the UK.

Find out more and apply here> www.bapm.org/pages/execut...

Yesterday we exhibited at Fatima's UK Campaign Summit at the Guildhall London. Thank you for an incredible day. We are honoured to have been a part of it.

Leaping into action: How insights from CDR led to new water safety campaign In this NCMD webinar, Nichola Baldwin from the RLLS UK will share how insights from the CDR process led to the creation of a new water safety campaign.

We are hosting a free webinar in collaboration with @rlssuk.bsky.social on Monday 12 May. The discussion will explore how insights from the child death review led to the creation of their 'Splash Safety at your Pad' campaign
More info available on our website: bit.ly/4ih76eK

Major councils change data collection on children in temporary accommodation after Inside Housing investigation Several councils confirmed they changed their reporting system since Inside Housing launched its tracker on the number of children living in temporary housing.

We're very pleased to see this great work being done by Inside Housing.
Read it here..
www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/major-c...

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A sobering reality with Prof. Karen Luyt presenting @ncmd.bsky.social data🚨
The UK has one of the highest death & emergency admission rates in Europe, with a stark social gradient. Those in the lowest quintile? 4x the risk. We must do better. #paedresp2025

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18th March is national SUDC Day and SUDC UK have organised a free 30-minute webinar on Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood.
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#SUDCAwarenessmonth

Latest pre-printed publication from @ncmd.bsky.social on the intersecting contributions of social deprivation and ethnicity to child mortality in England.