02/09/2026
The QUINTET study is exploring the experiences of families following the sudden and unexpected loss of a child. 🕊
And we want to hear from the Black Global Majority community.
Parents and grandparents from the UK are invited to take part if their child or grandchild died suddenly and unexpectedly between the ages of 0 and 30 years, between 9 months and 5 years ago.
The study, studies experiences, needs and outcomes of bereaved families & professionals after sudden child loss.
funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health and Social Care Delivery Research Programme (award number NIHR159266).
Learning how sudden and unexpected loss of a child affects families' lives, health/wellbeing, & to learn about their experiences of investigations, care and support following the death.
Click the appropriate links below!
Parent survey:
https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TQXzctFLre9QKG
Sibling survey (aged 13+):
https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ApY2LDOtrOgVSu
Grandparent survey:
https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PNVy8wTsplv0EK
The surveys are open until March 2027!
