Child Safety

Child in Car Safety 

When children are not properly restrained in the right car seat, even on the shortest of journeys, the impact can be devastating.  For more information on car seat use and the law click here  

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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Child In Car Safety

Sadly, road accidents are still a leading cause of accidental death to children and young people. In-car safety is crucial to help minimise injuries and save lives. 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   

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  

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  

Unintentional Injuries in Children 

For information and guidance on responding to minor injuries and accidents. For more information click here

NHSGGC have produced a framework and action plan that supports the prevention of unintentional injuries. For more information click here  

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy 

Child Bereavement UK - For more information click here

Scottish Cot Death Trust - For more information click here

Lullaby Trust -  For more information click here

Child In Car Safety Good Egg Car Safety -For more information click here

Child Accident Prevention Trust - For more information click here

Unintentional Injuries Child Accident prevention trust Parents Pack - For more information click here

Neonatal Period loss 

Bliss - For more information click here

Sands - For more information click here

Held in our Hearts - For more information click here 

Agencies providing support to brothers and sisters 

National Child Bereavement - For more information click here

SCDT provide support through Play Therapy , Books such as Rory’s Star and Creating Memory books – For more information click here

Seasons For Growth – For more information click here

Winstons Wish – For more information click here

National Bereavement Care Pathway

Preventing Unintentional Injuries in Children in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Area