Spring North is delivering a two-step, data-informed project focused on preventing Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDC) and reducing hospital admissions caused by unintentional accidents and injuries. These incidents are more likely to occur in some of our most deprived communities, where families are often facing multiple and complex challenges.
Our work is currently focused in Burnley and Hyndburn, where data shows a need for targeted, place-based support. By addressing known risk factors, such as unsafe sleep practices and preventable accidents, we aim to reduce harm and support families in creating safer home environments for their children.
Working alongside trusted VCFSE partners, we’re delivering safety advice and support through familiar, community-based settings. This approach ensures that families receive practical, personalised guidance from people they know and trust. Our partners provide clear and compassionate messaging on safer sleep and accident prevention, tailored to reflect the everyday realities of the families they support.
Spring North leads the delivery of this targeted intervention, reaching families who often don’t access traditional services but do engage with peer networks, community groups, and the voluntary sector. By drawing on established relationships and lived experience, we’re able to provide support that feels relevant, respectful and responsive.
This work aligns with the North West Region’s safer sleep priorities and the Lullaby Trust’s national campaign, ensuring that families receive consistent, evidence-based information alongside meaningful community support.
"I brought lollies to share at the group, but I didn’t realise they could be a choking hazard. After learning more, I swapped them for chocolates. Now, birthdays are still sweet — and safe for all the children."
The Kitemark will help bring people together around shared values: care, compassion, and hope. It will emphasise where support is strong, where connections are forming, and where we are collaborating to prevent suicide and promote mental health and wellbeing.
The Orange Button scheme is a way of showing others in your community who are having thoughts of suicide, or are worried about somebody else, that you are comfortable talking about suicide, can listen without judgement and can direct people to help support.
Our delivery partner Realign Futures provides suicide prevention training to support individuals, organisations, and communities to recognise and respond to suicide risk. Our training includes ASIST, a two-day course that builds practical suicide intervention skills, and safeTALK, an awareness session focused on identifying risk and connecting people to appropriate support.
