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Consent in the post mortem sector

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Updated on 01 Oct, 2025

Consent for post-mortem examination and tissue retention under the Human Tissue Act 2004

This page sets out the legal requirements of the HT Act with regard to consent for post-mortem examination, tissue retention and storage of tissue from the de...
Updated on 04 Dec, 2025

Post mortem model consent forms

The HTA has produced a model consent form for professionals seeking consent for an adult or child's post mortem.
Updated on 09 Jun, 2026

The Sands perinatal post mortem consent package

Model consent forms, information and guidance for health professionals.
Updated on 16 Jul, 2026

Qualifying relationships

For some purposes, including post mortem examinations, appropriate consent can be given by someone in a ‘qualifying relationship’ to the deceased immediately...
Updated on 01 Oct, 2025

Brain and spinal cord donation for hospital and mortuary staff

Many people, with the agreement of their relatives, want to support research into dementia and other brain diseases by donating their brain to a brain bank fo...

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