Scottish Cot Death Trust

donations|site map|contact

SCDT benefits from Cardinal Winning Ball

The Scottish Cot Death Trust was one of 3 charities to benefit from the Cardinal Winning Ball in December last year.

Pictured: Fiona Brown (right) receiving the cheque from Archbishop Conti and Mrs Phyllis McCormack (Organiser)

The night was a huge success and the Trust received an incredible £16,000 which will be used to fund the development of our support services across Scotland.

A huge "Thank you" goes to everyone involved both on the night and in the organisation of the ball.

Family Day

Plans are underway to hold our Family Day on Sunday 5th October, 2008 in the Glasgow area.

The day will start at approx 11am and finish by 3pm and will be free of charge for those attending.

Support the Trust by shopping online!

The Scottish Cot Death Trust has teamed up with an online shopping website to raise vital funds for the Trust.

New Resource for Nursery Staff

Cot deaths can occur at any time of the day or night and with so many babies being looked after in the nursery setting, the Scottish Cot Death Trust has produced a new resource aimed at helping nursery staff to understand about the risks of cot death and the role they can play in reducing the risks. The guide contains the most up to date “Safe Sleeping” messages and provides practical information for anyone looking after babies.

Download Guide for Nurseries (PDF)

The Welly Waddle

The Welly Waddle is a brand new, fun sponsored walk for pre-fives in aid of the Scottish Cot Death Trust.

The beauty of the Welly Waddle is that it doesn't matter if the sun is splitting the trees or if the rain is pouring down - it's a great excuse to get your wellies on and have a bit of fun.

Spring '08 Newsletter

Our Spring '08 newsletter is available to read or download.

Download Newsletter (PDF)

The Scottish Cot Death Trust is the only Scottish charity working to find the cause of Cot Death, to support the families affected by this tragedy and to provide education on the topic for both the public and health care professionals.

Each year in the UK, 300 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly. After careful investigation, including a post mortem examination, 80% of these will remain unexplained.

Cot Death, more correctly known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) was defined in 1969 as "the sudden death of a infant or young child which is unexpected by history and in which a thorough post mortem examination fails to demonstrate an adequate cause for death"

SIDS is now rarely used on death certificates in Scotland. Terms such as Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy and Unascertained are now much more likely to be used.

The Trust offers support to all families who have suffered the sudden unexpected death of their baby or young child and to the professionals dealing with such a tragedy.

A range of leaflets have been produced for families and a bereavement support worker is available to visit the family in their home or provide telephone support. In addition, parents can be put in contact with a befriender – a parent who has suffered a Cot Death in the past and who is now willing to offer support and hope to the newly bereaved family.

We have compiled a list of questions that are frequently asked, such as:

What is Cot Death?
How common is Cot Death?
What happens when a Cot Death occurs?
Can I take my baby in an aeroplane?
What kind of bedding is safest for my baby?
Is it safe for my twins to share a cot?

While no-one understands what causes Cot Death, research has shown that by following the advice below the risk can be substantially reduced:

Place baby on the back to sleep
Avoid smoking during pregnancy - fathers too!
Do not let anyone smoke in the same room as your baby
Avoid overheating baby
Keep baby's head uncovered - place baby's feet at the bottom of the cot
Do not share a bed with your baby if you have been drinking alcohol, take drugs or if you are a smoker
Consult a doctor if baby seems unwell

fundraising standards board There are many ways of raising funds for the Trust.

You can either decide to organise your own event – walks, cycles, slims are good ideas – or participate in one of the many Marathons which take place country-wide.

The Scottish Cot Death Trust is one of the first Scottish charities to become a member of the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB).

HOME: ABOUT US: INFO & ADVICE: FACTS: FAQS: SUPPORT: RESEARCH: EDUCATION: HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Scottish Cot Death Trust, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow G3 8SJ
Scottish Charity No. SC003458. Tel No: 0141 357 3946 Fax No: 0141 334 1376

Website design, development and maintenance by Isoworld Web Design