Holding Leeds Through Loss Roundtable Event

Co hosted with MP Alex Sobel our event brings together a range of professionals and families to improve SUDIC support across Leeds
About this Event

Join the conversation: Share your expertise: Be part of the solution

We invite you to our free event to determine how Leeds can meet its statutory obligation to provide a named key worker to support families following the unexpected death of their child.

A critical gap has emerged in statutory support for families in Leeds following the Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant or Child (SUDIC).

Until April 2026, bereaved families in Leeds had access to a dedicated Bereavement Support Worker through a charity partnership supported by Elliot's Footprint. Following a restructuring decision by our charity partner, this role no longer exists.

As a result, Leeds has lost its named key worker provision, leaving families facing the devastating and traumatic loss of a child without a consistent point of contact to guide them through complex investigations, services, and support systems at one of the most difficult times in their lives.

On 27 May 2026, Elliot's Footprint launched the Holding Leeds Through Loss campaign. The campaign seeks to bring together statutory agencies, healthcare providers, charities, and community partners to develop a sustainable solution that enables Leeds to meet its statutory obligation to provide a named key worker for families affected by SUDIC.

By working collectively, we can ensure that no bereaved family faces this journey alone and that compassionate, coordinated support is available when it is needed most.

Please join us on Monday 21st September to make change happen.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Roundtable Agenda

Info: Together we will explore:
• What support currently exists for families affected by SUDIC in Leeds and surrounding areas.
• How effectively current pathways meet statutory expectations.
• Where gaps, challenges and opportunities exist.
• How agencies can work collaboratively to improve outcomes for families.
• What sustainable models of coordinated support could look like for Leeds.