We are a designated team supporting families and other agencies following the unexpected eath of a child.
County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust have a designated service to engage quickly with the police and other agencies following the unexpected death of a child under the age of 18 years.
This service provides a specially trained senior nurse or medical practitioner to respond to the death of a child or infant. It is vital that the Rapid Response Service is consulted at the earliest opportunity.
An Unexpected Death is defined as the death of a child that was not anticipated as a significant possibility 24-hours before death, or where there was a similarly unexpected collapse or incident leading to or precipitating the events that led to the death.
The Police will work alongside Rapid Response Service for all cases of sudden unexpected death in infants and children.
Childrens Centre Chester-le-Street Community Hospital Front Street Chester-le-Street Co. Durham DH3 3AT
The Rapid Response Service can be contacted via the Nurse on call 24-hours per day: 01388 455126
Other Contact Details:
Designated Doctor for Child Deaths - Dr Nnenna Cookey, Consultant Paediatrician
Senior Nurse/Manager Rapid Response Service - Catherine Hodgkiss
'I am writing to congratulate you on your wonderful staff you have working for you at DMH.'
Patient, Catering / Porters / Domestics, Darlington Memorial Hospital