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IntroductionThankfully sudden unexpected death in infancy/childhood (SUDI/C) is rare but a tragedy for parents. Clinicians have often very limited experience in dealing with unexpected death in childhood. We designed a multidisciplinary simulation study day to equip senior paediatric trainees with knowledge and skills required to lead child death review process and support parents.MethodThe study day combined interactive lectures from multi-agency experts including police, social services, a community paediatrician and pathologist. This was followed by simulation of resuscitation, communication with parents and police as well as a simulation of a SUDI/C meeting. Actors were used to enhance fidelity. All participants (17) were required to fill in questionnaires pre- and post study day attendance.ResultsEvaluation of pre-study day questionnaires confirmed lack of experience and knowledge about SUDI/C process. Post study day feedback was overwhelmingly positive in terms of credibility and usefulness.ConclusionThere is a lack of knowledge and experience regarding SUDI/C amongst senior paediatric trainees. Multidisciplinary simulation is a useful tool to prepare senior trainees and junior consultants to deal with SUDI/C process effectively and sensitively.RecommendationWe are currently in the process of organising a second study day open to a variety of professionals.