News

All aboard the Ayetanic!

All aboard the Ayetanic!

17th March 2023

We’re thrilled to be chosen as a charity partner for the Aberdeen Student Show for the very first time! Ayetanic sets sail at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen from Wednesday 19th – Saturday 22nd April. Our fundraiser, Michael, will be attending the show on the Friday 21st April at 830pm.  If you’d like to join him […]

#ForeverAMum - Mother's Day Campaign

#ForeverAMum – Mother’s Day Campaign

12th March 2023

Since the Scottish Cot Death Trust was founded in 1985, almost 2,000 mums have been devastated by sudden and unexpected death in infancy. We understand how difficult Mother’s Day can be for families who have experienced baby loss.  Remember, you are Forever A Mum. Our #ForeverAMum campaign is dedicated to all the mums that we support.  […]

Work with us - self-employed Counsellors & Therapists

Work with us – self-employed Counsellors & Therapists

17th February 2023

We’re currently looking for experienced self-employed counsellors and therapists from across Scotland to join our network. As part of our support services we often arrange and fund counselling or therapy for adults, young people and children, as well as couples and families.  This is an important aspect of our support provision and to ensure we […]

TCS London Marathon 2023 - limited places available

TCS London Marathon 2023 – limited places available

16th February 2023

There’s still time to grab one of our charity places at the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April! Be a part of the biggest one day fundraising event in the world for #TeamSCDT. To secure your place, all we ask is for a registration fee of £50 and to raise a minimum of £1,500*. […]

Awareness around baby product safety

Awareness around baby product safety

9th February 2023

The Scottish Cot Death Trust have recently been receiving a number of queries about the safety of baby products.  This comes at a time when we’ve been having several conversations with Health Visitors across Scotland about the use of newer, well marketed baby sleep products. The Trust thought it would be useful to address these […]

Introducing our new Executive Director

Introducing our new Executive Director

7th February 2023

We are delighted to welcome our new Executive Director, Lynsey Kidd.  Lynsey joins Scottish Cot Death Trust following ten years with campaigning charity Humanist Society Scotland, where she held the post of Director of Services.  Lynsey also has a background in family support through her work with Perth and Kinross Council, and is currently a […]

Events Calendar 2023

Events Calendar 2023

3rd February 2023

We’re thrilled to launch our 2023 Events Calendar! From new events, like the Aberdeen Abseil, to the return of Zipslide the Clyde, we have something for everyone! Read more on joining #TeamSCDT at our website at https://scottishcotdeathtrust.org/events/ You can also email fundraising@scottishcotdeathtrust.org or call 0141 357 3946.

Christmas Campaign 2022 - '12 Days of Hope'

Christmas Campaign 2022 – ’12 Days of Hope’

9th December 2022

We are delighted to launch our Christmas Campaign, ’12 Days of Hope’. Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. Isolation is a very common feeling for the families devastated by the loss of their child. From 10th – 22nd December, we’ll be sharing 12 stories of hope on our social media channels. Can […]

Welcome to our new Education Manager

Welcome to our new Education Manager

17th October 2022

We are so happy to announce the employment of our new Education Manager – Gill Burton. Gill comes to us from working within academic research and has authored a number of medical and social research related journal papers. Her background is in clinical acute and general medicine, where she worked for a number of years, […]

Resignation Statement from our Executive Director, Lynsay Allan

Resignation Statement from our Executive Director, Lynsay Allan

9th August 2022

I am very saddened to be leaving the Scottish Cot Death Trust after almost 9 years as Executive Director. This has not been an easy decision to reach but it is one which I feel right for me to take. This role is a privileged one for many reasons. Speaking directly with the many bereaved […]