Support for Bereaved Patients
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Support for Bereaved Patients
In the difficult time of a patients death, there are many decisions and arrangements which need to be made for which you might need information.
When somebody passes away, there are a few steps that those close to the deceased need to follow:
- If it happens at home and the death was expected, please telephone the practice or the out-of-hours services. If the event is not expected, the police need also to be informed
- Get a medical certificate from the Medical Examiner (this is necessary to register the death)
- Register the death. You will then receive the necessary documents for the funeral
- Make the necessary funeral arrangements
If the death has been reported to the coroner, they must give permission before registering the death.
Please click for information on the new Medical Examiner System. This is the new service which came into effect in April 2024 for all non-coronial deaths.
You can use the ‘register a death‘ page on the gov.uk website that will guide you through the process: https://www.gov.uk/register-a-death
Use the links below to find local services:
To find your local registry office: Find a register office – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
To find your local Citizens Advice office: Contact us – Citizens Advice
To find your local Age UK office: Age UK | The UK’s leading charity helping every older person who needs us
Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support have 80 local branches delivering services.
NHS Choices bereavement pages offer a range of advice and support.
Sands is a charity which offers a safe space for you to grieve and to find support, whether you are a parent, sibling, grandparent, NHS professional or friend dealing with the loss of a baby.
It is also a stressful time when we lose our pets, PDSA provide information and support for ‘When it’s time to say goodbye’
We are proud to be a ‘Safe Surgery’ for everyone in our community.
All are welcome.
Everyone in the UK has the right to free care from a GP. If you don’t have proof of ID or address, you can still register. Immigration status or nationality doesn’t matter – reception won’t ask for immigration documents and won’t share your information with the Home Office unless serious crime is involved.
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In partnership with Doctors of the World UK, we will ensure that our practice offers a welcoming space for everyone who seeks to use our services.
Don’t have documents? Don’t worry, view this poster.
If you wish to register, please speak to a member of staff who can help and support you with the process of registration. Ask reception for an interpreter if you find it difficult to communicate in English.
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