SUDC UK is a registered, national charity dedicated to raising awareness, funding research and supporting families affected by Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). We deeply appreciate those who support us in our mission to stop children dying without explanation.

Categories

  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Medical Research Medical Research
  • Mental Health Mental Health
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind
    • Infants (<2) Infants (<2)

    SUDC is the sudden and unexpected death of a child aged 1-18 years where the cause of death remains unexplained after a thorough investigation. 40 children are affected every year in the UK, more than young child deaths due to traffic accidents, fires or drowning and comparable to 1-2 seemingly healthy children dying every fortnight, often going to sleep and never waking up. There is limited awareness and research to understand SUDC and currently, no-one can predict or prevent these deaths.

    When a seemingly happy and healthy child dies suddenly and no-one can tell you why, you need help. You need to know you are not alone. As the national charity dedicated to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood, SUDC UK provides families with support, information, advocacy and resources. SUDC UK delivers medical training for professionals, raises awareness of SUDC and funds crucial research to make SUDC predictable and preventable in the future.

    Categories

  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Medical Research Medical Research
  • Mental Health Mental Health
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind
    • Infants (<2) Infants (<2)