Support for families in Scotland
Support available for families in Scotland and how we're ensuring the lifeline that the SCDT provided to families continues with The Lullaby Trust, growing for generations to come.
The Lullaby Trust takes on the work of The Scottish Cot Death Trust
Support continues for families in Scotland
In May 2025, The Lullaby Trust began discussions with the Scottish Cot Death Trust (SCDT) after financial pressures began affecting the SCDT’s ability to continue their vital work. Both of our charities recognised the importance of bereavement support and safer sleep advice continuing for families in Scotland.
After much consideration, the SCDT’s work has been transferred to The Lullaby Trust, which will now work across the UK in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. This ensures that life-saving information and vital bereavement support will continue for families in Scotland. After all, our charities have shared the same mission – to save babies’ lives and support bereaved families.
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For 40 years, the Scottish Cot Death Trust has been there for bereaved families in Scotland at the most difficult times of their lives, and supported families with safer sleep advice. It’s an honour for The Lullaby Trust to carry this work forward, protecting the SCDT's legacy and ensuring families continue to receive the care, compassion and support they deserve.
Jenny Ward, CEO of The Lullaby Trust
Supporting families in Scotland
SCDT's 40-year legacy of supporting families in Scotland
For 40 years, the Scottish Cot Death Trust has supported families through the death of a baby, and empowered parents with trusted safer sleep advice. This timeline honours their legacy.