Vicky Sleap
@vsleap
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Deputy Director, National Child Mortality at University of Bristol
Bristol
Joined June 2010
I am very pleased to be speaking at this conference today with @NCMD_England data helping to support this vital work.
Here is the agenda for our Homeless Families Conference tomorrow! For tickets and further information, please follow the link below. 24th Oct 10am-4:30pm Amnesty International, London https://t.co/GMjKXc8zMD
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Today we have published our latest report. Please like and share.
Today we publish our latest thematic report, which focuses on deaths of children with a learning disability and autistic children. Read it here, share it with colleagues, and let us know what you think in the comments below š https://t.co/WZWNCERXiR
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This #ChildSafetyWeek weāve made it simple to help families recognise the dangers of hanging blind cords and learn the simple solution to make their blinds safe. Grab your free downloads to share: https://t.co/5JmseNaDnF
#ChildSafety
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Great to attend today the opening of the Households in Temporary Accommodation exhibition. Fantastic work of @Sharedhealthgm and @Anthony_Luvera - beautiful photographies capturing families with so much humanity and dignity @NCMD_England.
We are looking forward to hosting MPs and Peers at our exhibition opening tonight at 5pm.
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Very much looking forward to speaking for @SUDCUK1 at their parliamentary reception today @NCMD_England is extremely proud to be in a position to support their vital work
Looking forward to seeing so many people and hopefully being able to make an impact
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šāļøNational SUDC Awareness Day We would love to see your āI care about SUDCā photos today. Tag us and we will share on our account. If you donāt have a poster, show your support by sharing our post using #NationalSUDCAwarenessDay
https://t.co/j677BC1zZQ
#sudcawareness
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This week is #safersleepweek, and we can't think of a better way to start it off than by highlighting the excellent resources available from @LullabyTrust. There is always more work to do to ensure that parents and professionals are aware of them - so please help spread the word!
11-17 Mar is #SaferSleepWeek Our safer sleep advice has saved 30,000 babiesā lives in the last 30 years but we can only keep this going by reaching each new family with our vital life-saving advice. Safer Sleep Week is a big part of that. Please join in however you can!
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We're delighted to be joining @TraumaCareUK's annual conference next week, where @vsleap will be speaking alongside colleagues from @RLSSUK and @CAPTcharity on the Accident Prevention Programme. Don't miss it, there's still time to register š
š Only two weeks to go until the return of the Trauma Care Annual Conference š Go to https://t.co/FFYU6FUUTQ to secure your place! 5 days. 26 programmes. And you. #TraumaCare #MedEd #CPD #MedTwitter #Conference #Medical #Trauma #Medicine #Healthcare #Doctor #Nurse
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New data shows 55 homeless children have died while living in temporary accommodation since 2019 according to @NCMD_England - hereās the story of a mother whoās child died shortly after they were moved into a temporary home after an eviction @theipaper
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Homelessness may have been a factor in at least 34 childrenās deaths between April 2019 and March 2022
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Infant mortality, obesity and tooth decay are damaging our nationās youngest citizens and their future. Listen to Prof @ajpollard1 on @BBCr4today explain why policymakers must take action now to address the crisis across the early years (from 2:10:05) https://t.co/nyPElylJka
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This is it! āļø Tomorrow- weāre on BBC Panorama & BBC News!! So many amazing families , professionals and @SUDCUK1 have worked hard and dreamt of this moment. Please watch and share far and wide, thank you! Thinking of all the families and precious children ššš
Monday, 5th February at 8pm, BBC Panorama investigates Sudden Unexplained death in Childhood in an episode entitled "Sudden Child Deaths: The Search for Answers". The BBC has also produced special features on BBC Radio, BBC online, BBC Breakfast and the 6pm and 10pm BBC News.
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The UK Government has announced plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes in the UK! Single use vapes are the most popular used device among young people in the UK and 5 million discarded each week ā a ban is a win for childrenās health and the planet. 1/3
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š¢Think measles! This poster sets out the symptoms to look out for and steps to take. Download our poster and share with your networks, or promote awareness throughout your clinical settings: https://t.co/N4GxmbZxP6
@rcgp
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Two days until @vsleap joins us to talk about "Deaths of Children and Young People Due to Traumatic Incidents", presenting the findings of the @NCMD_England thematic report on the same subject. Register your spot https://t.co/mR57aMtOQl
#CPD #MedTwitter #FOAMed #TraumaCare
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If you haven't come across the @LullabyTrust Baby Check App yet, now is the perfect time to check it out - especially as @DrCarlyF has made an informative series of videos to unpack its functionality. Watch them here, and spread the word:
Ready for a Christmas treat? Our free app could help you out if your little one is poorly over Christmas... Search āBaby Check Appā on your deviceās app store.
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There's still time to register for @TraumaCareUK's first webinar of 2024, where @vsleap will take attendees through the key findings of our thematic report on trauma. Read more and sign up š
"Deaths of Children and Young People Due to Traumatic Incidents". The first Trauma Care Webinar of 2024 is nearly here! Join Vicky Sleap on Thursday 18th January to review the findings of the NCMD thematic report on paediatric death. Register your spot: https://t.co/mR57aMth0N
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Further to our guidance page for professionals on the updated Working Together to Safeguard Children, you can now register for our webinar on 20 February where @vsleap and Dr James Fraser will discuss the updates and what they mean for CDR professionals.
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A webinar for child death review professionals on recent changes to the Working together to safeguard children statutory guidance
To help CDR professionals take up the update government guidance on Working Together to Safeguard Children, we've written a short summary of the main changes to chapter 6, which concerns child death reviews. Read it here:
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If your child swallows a button battery, the damage can be life-altering or even fatal. So, itās important you know where they are in your home. And, now is the perfect time to start your search. Download our free poster to help: https://t.co/tGCMhXZkor
#BeBatteryAware
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In a brand new blog NCMD Deputy Director @vsleap shares learning from the #WCDP2023 in Perth, looking at conversations around #equity and #watersafety. Read it here: https://t.co/ctNj6uuzjk
@wcdp2023
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NCMD Deputy Director Vicky Sleap shares experiences from presenting the NCMD's work at an international conference
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NEW REPORT>> Our latest thematic report uses our unique data to shine a light on deaths related to infection among children and young people in England. Read it here: https://t.co/OdXWRqkdss
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