That this House has considered Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John, and to open this important debate. Today we are discussing a category of child death that has previously been described in this room as
"Yes. I will touch on that in a moment. It is part of a wider picture of bereavement support and bereavement pathways nationally. From baby or infant loss to unexplained death in childhood, bereavement services are patchy and in many cases far below the standards that we need to see. …..." Andy MacNae - View Speech
"Precisely, and that would be to treat this issue with the importance, urgency and focus that it deserves. The very fact that most research is now charity-led is quite revealing.
This research includes the Pioneer study—a population-based investigation to reduce sudden unexplained deaths in childhood—at the University of Bristol, which …..." Andy MacNae - View Speech
"I thank everyone who has contributed to this debate. I thank the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham (Dr Johnson), for bringing her depth of professional experience. I also thank the Minister for her comprehensive response to the points raised.
"Yes, of course I agree, and I am coming on to the research. We simply owe families answers and our best efforts to find those answers.
As I was saying, we know that research and awareness raising, backed up by national leadership, can make a profound difference, as it has …..." Andy MacNae - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, which again focuses on the need for co-ordination in the effort to meet the scale of this challenge.
One of the most compelling issues requiring investigation is the association between SUDC and febrile seizures. National and international data show that 30% of …..." Andy MacNae - View Speech
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