North West London Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP)
The North West London Child Death Overview Panel's latest report shows a fall in child mortality rates since 2019, but highlights disparities and a rise in deaths of very young babies.
The North West London Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) reported in November 2026 that child and infant mortality rates across North West London have fallen by 9.7% since 2019. However, disparities remain across different age groups and communities. The panel's annual report also noted a growing proportion of deaths involve infants under 28 days old and children with chromosomal conditions, now accounting for 57% of all reviewed deaths.
This represents an increase from 44% four years ago, according to the panel's findings. Despite these shifts in the profile of deaths, the North West London Child Death Overview Panel stated that the overall trend in child mortality is positive. The panel's role is to review sudden or unexpected deaths of children in the North West London area.
Key facts
- Child and infant mortality rates in North West London fell by 9.7% since 2019, according to the CDOP annual report. Source
- Infants under 28 days old and children with chromosomal conditions account for 57% of all reviewed deaths. Source
- This figure is up from 44% four years ago, as stated in the North West London CDOP annual report. Source
- The North West London Child Death Overview Panel said the overall trend in child mortality is positive. Source
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