tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-100000-baby-loss-certificates-have-now-been-issued 2025-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued聽 More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to formally recognise their loss. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/assisted-dying-bill-debate-advice-to-pharmacy-professionals 2024-11-20T09:31:44+00:00 Assisted dying bill debate: advice to pharmacy professionals 皇冠体育app UK chief pharmaceutical officers have given advice to help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians wanting to take part in the assisted dying debate. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/assisted-dying-bill-debate-advice-to-nurses-and-midwives 2024-11-01T13:23:19+00:00 Assisted dying bill debate: advice to nurses and midwives 皇冠体育app UK chief nursing officers have given advice to help nurses and midwives wanting to take part in the assisted dying debate. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/assisted-dying-bill-debate-advice-to-doctors 2024-10-16T14:41:27+01:00 Assisted dying bill debate: advice to doctors 皇冠体育app UK chief medical officers and NHS England National Medical Director have given advice to help doctors wanting to take part in the assisted dying debate. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/certificates-recognising-heartbreak-of-losing-a-baby-extended 2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00 Certificates recognising heartbreak of losing a baby extended All parents who have experienced losing a pregnancy can apply for a certificate formally recognising their loss, the government has announced. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/martin-clarke-cb-former-government-actuary 2024-06-19T16:46:14+01:00 Martin Clarke CB FIA, former Government Actuary A reflection on the life of the former Government Actuary, Martin Clarke, who has passed away after a period in hospital. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/causes-of-death-to-be-scrutinised-in-revamp-of-death-certificates 2024-04-15T00:00:00+01:00 Causes of death to be scrutinised in revamp of death certificates To strengthen safeguards, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baby-loss-certificate-launchedto-recognise-parents-grief 2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00 Baby loss certificate launched鈥痶o recognise parents鈥� grief Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-seeks-closure-of-failing-cemetery 2024-01-11T10:00:02+00:00 Government seeks closure of failing cemetery Tottenham Park Cemetery in Enfield is facing closure after owners repeatedly failed to make necessary improvements to ensure the safety of burials. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-scrutiny-of-causes-of-death-to-help-protect-the-public 2023-12-14T00:00:00+00:00 Greater scrutiny of causes of death to help protect the public New measures to help protect the public and support bereaved families will be introduced in a revamp of how deaths are certified. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/support-for-bereaved-families-to-be-extended 2023-01-24T14:42:07+00:00 Support for bereaved families to be extended Bereaved cohabitees with dependent children will soon be eligible for additional financial support, following a successful debate in the House of Commons today (24 January 2023). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-vital-role-of-medical-examiners 2021-04-27T15:30:36+01:00 皇冠体育app vital role of medical examiners Minister for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Nadine Dorries spoke at the Royal College of Pathologists' Medical Examiner Annual Conference. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-plans-to-ensure-bereaved-families-can-attend-funerals-during-pandemic 2020-04-17T20:04:00+01:00 Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic Local Government Minister writes to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the funerals of their loved ones and that the wishes of the deceased are respected. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-to-local-authorities-to-work-with-faith-groups-and-funeral-directors-to-develop-safe-sensitive-and-innovative-ways-for-funerals-to-take-place 2020-04-17T20:03:00+01:00 Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to local authorities to work with faith groups and funeral directors Letter to local authorities in England to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/support-towards-funeral-expenses-to-rise-from-tomorrow 2020-04-07T15:14:37+01:00 Support towards funeral expenses to rise from tomorrow From tomorrow (Wednesday 8th April), financial support helping families meet the costs of funeral expenses such as coffins and funeral directors鈥� fees will increase from 拢700 to 拢1,000. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fund-to-cover-children-s-burial-and-cremation-costs-used-over-1-000-times 2020-03-06T11:50:37+00:00 Fund to cover children鈥檚 burial and cremation costs used over 1,000 times Bereaved parents spared children鈥檚 burial and cremation costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-set-to-introduce-jacks-law-new-legal-right-to-paid-parental-bereavement-leave 2020-01-23T00:15:09+00:00 UK set to introduce 鈥楯ack鈥檚 Law鈥� 鈥� new legal right to paid parental bereavement leave Parents who suffer the devastating loss of a child will be entitled to 2 weeks鈥� statutory leave. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/benefit-claimants-to-get-more-cash-to-help-with-funeral-costs 2019-11-05T13:42:15+00:00 Benefit claimants to get more cash to help with funeral costs Funeral Expenses Payments scheme to provide up to 拢1,000, in addition to paying for essential costs of burial or cremation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bereaved-families-to-receive-funeral-payments-quicker 2019-07-17T11:35:20+01:00 Bereaved families to receive funeral payments quicker Families grieving the loss of a loved one will find it easier to get help to meet upfront funeral costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bereaved-parents-spared-children-s-burial-and-cremation-costs 2019-06-30T00:01:04+01:00 Bereaved parents spared children鈥檚 burial and cremation costs Children鈥檚 Funeral Fund for England established to ensure no parent will have to pay for their child鈥檚 burial or cremation.