Research centre

Centre for Sudden Death

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We research sudden death and traumatic grief, from the moment of loss to years after, working with families to improve care, systems and support when lives are shattered.

The Centre for Sudden Death is dedicated to cutting edge research, and changing policy and practice for families devastated by sudden and unexpected deaths - serving as an international research centre and best-practice hub, ensuring no family is left without care.

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Anne-Sophie Darlington
Personal Chair
I advance research on parental coping and bereavement to ensure compassionate crisis care, broaden societal understanding, and offer a pathway to hope for families shattered by sudden loss.
Katherine Hunt
Associate Professor
Grounded in social justice, I lead research and policy activism to challenge inequity in bereavement care, bringing fairness to families devastated by sudden death.

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