According to new research published in BMJ Open Quality by researchers at the University of Bristol, premature babies born across England have more equitable access to a treatment that reduces the ris...

This National Child Mortality Database briefing provides data on deaths of children due to sudden and unexpected deaths in epilepsy (SUDEP)

This research explores the red flags of online interactions and intersectional risk factors, concerns often raised by paediatricians.

Dose counters provide a simple yet critical safety feature on asthma inhalers. They indicate how many doses remain and alert users when a replacement inhaler is required. Many dry powder inhalers (DPI...

This study aims to understand the wider determinants of child road fatalities in England and find opportunities for prevention.

This blog explores how insights from child death reviews, brought together by the NCMD, can help clinicians turn difficult experiences into learning that improves care and prevents future deaths.

In 2026 children’s health is in decline. Across nearly all major measures, outcomes have worsened or stagnated across the UK, reversing years of progress, and the impact is felt most sharply in depriv...

A top doctor says the evidence is now clear: poor mental and physical health in childhood carries into adult life

In this video training Dr Carly Fertleman unpacks key points for families emerging from NCMD research into child deaths

This webinar explores how co-production can ensure that data is presented in a way that is relevant to lived experience.

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

In this video training Dr Carly Fertleman unpacks key points for families emerging from NCMD research into child deaths

A brief summary of child drowning deaths from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2025 by the National Child Mortality Database

This study, based on unique NCMD data, examines airway, breathing or circulation failure in fatal food anaphylaxis cases

This is an opportunity to submit proposed topics for future thematic reports for the NCMD's consideration.

The Ethiopian Neonatal Network (ENN) represents one of the first low-income country neonatal quality improvement (QI) communities. To determine if changes in structure, process and outcome measures we...

This study, based on unique NCMD data, examines prehospital care in fatal food anaphylaxis cases, with recommendations for emergency services