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Child death reviews

Resources

National support

National Child Mortality Database

The National Child Mortality Database offer resources for CDOPs and other CDR professionals, such as -

  • guidance on completing an effective child death Notification Form
  • CDR form completion resources, including a flowchart of who should receive reporting forms
  • guidance to support effective CDR meetings
  • links to statutory guidance, forms and other information
  • further information to support bereaved families (including NCMD’s postcard which is available via CDOPs)
  • information about COVID-19
  • updated guidance on Joint Agency Responses (JAR) to child deaths during the pandemic
  • notice and joining instructions for monthly NCMD Webinars

The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK supports families when a baby or child of any age dies – One to One, listening, drop in, phone helpline, Website articles and information, monthly support sessions

Local support

Cruse

Cruse in Hull and East Riding have one to one telephone or virtual support for adults and children, leaflets in different languages, and support advice.

Martin House

Martin House hospice offers a community bereavement service for families who have not previously accessed Martin House previously – across West, North and East Yorkshire and the Humber.

Dove House Hospice

Dove House Hospice offers group support to children and young people.

Mind

Hull and East Yorkshire Mind for families in East Riding.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk for families in Hull

Fitmums

Support for Hull children from Fitmums and Friends, for 10 to 17 years – use outdoor forest activities alongside age-appropriate reading and writing activities.