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When a child dies - a guide for parents and carers

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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

PDF document when-a-child-dies-leaflet-NCMD.pdf