Yesterday we joined @nea.org.uk in Parliament ahead of #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. We were honoured to contribute to their recent campaign by providing insight from our national data, highlighting the devastating impact fuel poverty has on children and families.

This week, the NCMD team have been at the ACDRP conference. Thank you to the CDR community for the insightful workshops, and to everyone who joined the discussions with such enthusiasm—sharing experiences and ideas. We’re truly inspired by the work being done across the sector.

On #WorldPrematurityDay we celebrate our #PERIprem community across the South West. The latest The National Child Mortality Database#WorldPrematurityDay#PERIpremeport shows we're the only region to achieve the National Maternity Safety Ambition to reduce rate of neonatal deaths to 1 per 1,000 live births. Thank you! 💜👏💜👏

This year’s data release includes new infographics highlighting the most common modifiable factors. These are factors that, when addressed through an intervention, may reduce the number of children who die. Download them here: lnkd.in/efVETaYs

Yesterday’s charity network meeting was fantastic — thank you to everyone who attended, and a special thanks to @_AutismAction and @SUDCUK1 for your inspiring presentations. We’re leaving energised and full of ideas for future collaboration. #ChildHealth

📊 NEW PUBLICATION: Child Death Review Data Release 2025 shows 3,492 child deaths in England. This report summarises child deaths in England up to 31 March 2025. Read in full:👉 Child death data release 2025 | National Child Mortality Database #NCMD #ChildHealth

🚨New NCMD briefing out now: Deaths of Children due to Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). It shares national findings, key learning & Bella’s Story — helping prevent future deaths through improved awareness & care. 🔗Read: www.ncmd.info/publications... #ChildHealth #NCMD #NeonatalCare

📝 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...

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

📊 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...

📢 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-...

🚨 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

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.

🚨 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

🚨 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

📢 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...

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...

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

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

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

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.

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

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

SUDC UK are recruiting for a family support nurse to join their amazing team. 💙⭐️ For further information please visit charityjob.co.uk/jobs/sudc-uk... ⭐️Deadline for applications is 20th April 2025.⭐️ #makesomenoise #SUDC

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

💙⭐️March is SUDC Awareness month.⭐️💙 18th March is national SUDC Day and SUDC UK have organised a free 30-minute webinar on Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood. Scan the QR code below to sign up. #SUDCAwarenessmonth

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

"Our story highlights the misinformation, delays, and barriers that parents of allergic children face. No family should have to navigate this journey alone, and no child should be put at risk due to gaps in understanding or policy." - Thank you Sarah. Read it here: www.ncmd.info/blog/sarah-o...

Would value the views of our international NICU colleagues. National data on critical central line complications in neonates. Majority as a consequence of UVCs. @ncmd.bsky.social @bapmofficial.bsky.social

Our latest report looks at critical central venous line complications in neonates. It includes recommendations set out by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine and the Department of Health. Read it here: www.ncmd.info/publications...

👩‍🎓We've been proud to contribute our data and analysis to three important academic papers published this year in @plosone.org, Wiley and @bmj.com. Find our full list of academic papers here: www.ncmd.info/tag/academic...

We're very excited today to be attending and presenting at the Serious Youth Violence Prevention Academic Hub in Bristol bsvpah.blogs.bristol.ac.uk An inspiring group who are passionate about violence prevention.

Stark figures today from a @plos.org Medicine analysis of @ncmd.bsky.social data: childhood mortality has risen since the pandemic. The study showed child deaths reduced during lockdowns, but by 2022−23 there were 258 more deaths than expected. bit.ly/4hmYiV7

@ncmd.bsky.social data showing the awful truth of children dying in temporary accommodation- BBC News - Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Which topic would you like to see us investigate next? We're delighted to announce that from today, we're accepting proposals for future thematic reports. Please let us know your ideas, share with colleagues, and respond before 30 April for our next round: www.ncmd.info/opportunitie...

Want to get the latest insights into safer sleep for infants? Join us next month as @annapease.bsky.social leads a session on this crucial topic, and shares what the latest research is telling us: www.ncmd.info/events/safer...

A topic that comes up often in connection with maternity and neonatal care is the use of translation and interpreting services. in this briefing, Sands UK and Tommy's bring together the key points in a digestible form for policymakers: www.sands.org.uk/sites/defaul...

Happy holidays to our friends and collaborators from the NCMD team! It's been such a busy year and we're grateful to you all for your continued support. Our offices are closed from 24 December to 2 January inclusive, and we'll look forward to hearing from you in the new year. 🎄

📑A new report from @ncmd.bsky.social reveals that children in the West Midlands are more likely to die from asthma than anywhere else in England, with air pollution, poor housing and poverty fuelling the crisis. @weronikas.bsky.social has more. 📷Getty Images hyphenonline.com/2024/12/16/a...