Date published: January 2015
Winter can be an especially challenging time of year for health services. For mortuaries, higher numbers of deaths can pose problems if adequate numbers of refrigerated storage spaces are unavailable.
Date published: March 2015
On the 25 March 2015 the HTA published guidance aimed at professionals who work with women who have experienced a pregnancy loss or termination. The guidance sets out what is expected and how women should be involved in decision making about the sensitive handling of pregnancy remains.
Date published: December 2016
Regulation of the Post Mortem Sector 2014 - 16: What we have learned
Date published: February 2017
The Miscarriage Association have developed a suite of learning resources for professionals, informed by women and their partners who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy, and by health professionals who care for patients with pregnancy loss.
Date published: November 2017
Establishments and organisations managing mortuary facilities should ensure that they have sufficient fridge and freezer storage capacity for their local needs.
This may mean working with other local organisations and agencies to ensure a shared understanding and collaborative approach to dealing...
Date published: November 2017
Winter can be an especially challenging time of year for health services. For mortuaries, higher numbers of deaths can pose problems if adequate numbers of refrigerated storage spaces are unavailable.
Date published: November 2017
Establishments should consider entering into Mutual Aid Agreements with neighbouring organisations in order that they can provide and obtain support during periods of capacity shortages.
Date published: November 2017
Winter deaths
Forward planning should take into account local authority cold weather plans.
Flow of bodies after approval for release
Date published: November 2017
Establishments should test their contingency arrangements to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Contingency arrangements should be shared across the region to understand interdependencies and overlaps, and to ensure that there are no conflicting demands on the same resources.
Date published: November 2017
