Portsmouth Child Death Immersion Programme University of Portsmouth

Overview

Through the Portsmouth Child Death Immersion Programme from the University of Portsmouth you'll be one of a small number of medical or law enforcement professionals. Together, you'll work together through high-intensity exercises and realistic simulations in our £7m fully equipped hospital and healthcare simulation suite. While unexpected child death is rare in the UK, it has a big impact on those investigating its cause – making this course an important way for you to build valuable experience.

When you complete the course, you'll understand not only the technical process, but also non-technical skills, such as how it feels emotionally to work alongside other professionals in a collaborative and respectful way.

For police officers, you'll:

• Understand and establish the nature of the investigation within the context of the Joint Agency Response.
• Take command of, and plan, the initial police response to the sudden unexpected death of a child
• Attend and carry out the appropriate activity at the Hospital Emergency Department.
• Identify the key roles involved in the Emergency Department and establish good lines of communication, and working relationships with health professionals
• Instigate first police contact with and support for the family.
• Conduct a home visit with the relevant health professional, identifying key factors relevant to the death and investigation
• Understand the importance of complying with powers, policy and relevant legislation, as well as the 'Kennedy Guidelines'