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. Children under 5 years of age are at most risk from injuries in the home. Although they can happen anywhere. Unintentional injury is the terminology preferred over ‘accident’ due to the avoidable nature. UIs are a common cause for hospital admission and leading cause of death, ill-health and disability in children and young people.

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Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)

Working with a family whose baby or child has died suddenly can be very difficult. You can access videos, e-learning, downloads and web pages for staff working with women, partners and families. For further information click here

The Scottish Cot Death Trust can offer support to bereaved families. Support is also available for staff working with bereaved and distressed families. For further information click here

For information and resources to support families click here Please note this website is currently under review and so there may be limited access.

SUDI has strong links with family poverty. The most common risk factors of SUDI are sleeping position and exposure to second-hand smoke. NHSGGC have created a prevention pathway to reduce these risk factors. For more information click here

Early Years Safe Sleeping Guide. For more information click here

Death of a child

The death of a child is the most devastating experience a parent can face. It can be extremely difficult to make sense of. For more information on how to support someone following the death of their child. For more information click here