Child Safety

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) 

SUDI is the term used when an infant (0-24 months) dies unexpectedly and suddenly. The cause of death is unknown from the outset. 

Unintentional Injuries in Children 

Unintentional injuries (UI) are the result of events that, usually, can be prevented. They can occur in the home, at school, on the road and during play. Children under 5 years of age are at most risk from injuries in the home. Unintentional injury is the terminology preferred over ‘accident’ due to the avoidable nature of incidents. UIs are a common cause for hospital admission and leading cause of death, ill-health and disability in children and young people. You can read more about unintentional injuries for children in Glasgow by clicking here .

Unintentional Injuries in Children  

If you are concerned about a child's accidents or injuries, you can find some information and guidance on the NHSGGC Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow Website by clicking here

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy 

There is information and resources available to support families on the Healthcare Improvement Scotland website, click here to view.  Please note this website is currently under review and so there may be limited access to the information and resources included.   

Reducing infant mortality is a major priority for NHSGGC. There are strong links between family poverty and infant mortality. The major modifiable risk factors to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexplained Death in Infants (SUDI) or Cot Death are sleeping position and exposure to second-hand smoke. NHSGGC have created a prevention pathway as part of a wider strategy to reduce these risk factors. View the pathway by clicking here .

Death of a child

The death of a child is the most devastating experience a parent can face, it defies the natural order of life and can be extremely difficult to make sense of. NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have shared some practical considerations and points to consider when supporting someone with the death of their child. Click here to view.

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)

Working with a family whose baby or child has died suddenly and unexpectedly can be very difficult. The National Bereavement Care Pathway have shared a range of videos, elearning, downloads and web pages in relation to SUDI for staff working with women, partners and families. Click here  to view.

The Scottish Cot Death Trust works with a wide range of professionals providing up to date advice on how to reduce the risks of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI); advising on the support available to bereaved families and supporting you in your own work with bereaved and distressed families. Click here to view their website. 

The Scottish Cot Death Trust have also shared an Early Years Safe Sleeping Guide to reduce the risk of Cot Death. Click here to view the guide. 

Unintentional Injuries in Children 

NHSGGC have produced a framework and action plan that supports the prevention of unintentional injuries to children in Greater Glasgow Clyde. Click here to view the framework.

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy 

The Scottish Cot Death Trust offer information and support to Parents/ Carers and families coping with the sudden unexpected death of an infant or child. Click here to view their website.

The Charity, Brightest Star offers information and support to bereaved families. You can find out more via their website by clicking here . 

Unintentional Injuries in Children 

The Scottish Government is supporting the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) to deliver its keeping kids safe in the home project which provides parents and carers with advice to help keep their children safe from accidental harm. For some helpful tips on keeping under-5s safe click here . The following video also shares some helpful guidance for Parents and Carers.

The Glasgow City HSCP Health Improvement Team have pulled together a list of key strategy and policy links regarding child safety in the Early Years. These documents should be used to inform planning and delivery within your establishment and school community.  

These documents are a useful resource to build a knowledge base around current priorities and work around child safety in the Early Years in Glasgow and across Scotland. Please note that clicking on these documents will take you to external websites. 

Preventing Unintentional Injuries To Children In The NHS Greater Glasgow Clyde Area 2010.pdf (scot.nhs.uk) .