In this NCMD webinar participants will get an overview of the NCMD's recent work and key updates to the child death review process.

research making a real difference to the lives of people living with kidney disease, families, carers, third sector and research in health and social care Wales

The NCMD is deeply saddened to hear of the closure of PAPYRUS, the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.

This research explores the association between risk factors like non-lethal self injury and death by suicide among children in England.

Do not use rectal catheters in infants, including for colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation. Stop using these products immediately and dispose of any unused devices.

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

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

This correspondence article highlights key findings from an NCMD thematic report on children born to consanguineous parents..

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...

In this session Vicky Sleap unpacks some of the common challenges professionals face when deciding whether a factor is truly modifiable.

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

This study reports on changes and characteristics of children dying by suicide in England before and during the COVID pandemic.

Patterns point to systemic failures in drowning prevention. RLSS UK is calling on the Government to take urgent, coordinated action to prevent drowning

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.

A practical framework helping care professionals recognise, assess and support children with palliative care needs.

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

Mum Terri Banks writes about the experience of losing her son Ben, who died of his injuries following a stabbing attack.

Vicky Sleap and Tom Williams provide a general update on work that the NCMD has done and key issues facing child death review professionals.

29th April 2026 We've written an open letter to the Prime Minister asking him to deliver a Clean Air Act - sign before 10th May to urge him to act.

This webinar will draw on research and science to show how professionals can improve understanding of children's palliative care.

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