Last updated by Stephanie Rosser on Thursday, July 17, 2025

One of the outcomes of a recent thematic review of baby deaths classified as sudden unexpected deaths in infancy (SUDI) across Southend, Essex and Thurrock, was to develop a SUDI Practice Tool. The tool has now been finalised and is available for use by practitioners across all agencies.

This video talks about SUDI, risk factors and the practice tool in more detail.

You can also find out more about child death reviews, SUDI and safer sleep here.