This guide has been put together by a bereaved parents, support organisations and professionals. It is for parents and carers of a child under 18 to help them understand some of the things that will happen and support that is available.

Published by NCMD (National Child Mortality Database) Programme. It gives a gentle summary of:

• What happens when a child dies
• Key worker role
• Further investigations that might be needed
• The Child Death Review process
• Supportive things to consider at this stage (death registration, planning a funeral, financial and social support)

See here to download, or attached pdf