Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 108015

Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood: Research

Tabled: 23 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026

Question

Lee Anderson

Reform UKAshfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase research into Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
We recognise the devastating impact of sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) on affected families and communities. It is important that grieving families and friends who have lost loved ones have access to the support they need, when they need it. ...

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