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NES Bereavement resources and information on bereavement care for health and social care professionals, relating to matters at or after death, as featured on the Support Around Death website

Content Catalogue
  • Resources developed in response to ScotGov's Confirmation of Death legislation of 2017, intended to support local training and preparation of registered healthcare professionals who will be undertaking the procedure to confirm death in any...

  • Death certification education and learning resources, including: - practice e-modules, detailed guidance, and useful tips for medical professionals involved in completing Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs) - guidance for nonmedical...

  • Guidance for health and social care professionals on communication with patients and families relating to death. Featuring links to GMC guidance and other resources. Part of the Grief & Bereavement team's Support Around Death website.

  • NES Bereavement's Support Around Death webpage, for health and social care professionals, addressing faith, spirituality, and cultural considerations in the context of death of a patient or client. Content includes: supporting the spiritual care...

  • An overview of how the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit (SFIU), a specialist unit of Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), addresses sudden and/or unexplained deaths, featuring a short educational video. Part of the NES...

  • Guidance for healthcare professionals around Procurator Fiscal instructed and Authorised (Hospital) post mortem examinations. Featuring an educational video, Frequently Asked Questions, and useful links, including informational links to share with...

  • Information on registering a death in Scotland. This page currently contains useful links and will be updated with full information in the future. Part of the NHS Education for Scotland Grief & Bereavement team's Support Around Death website.

  • Explanation of the current system for reviewing Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs), including: - Roles & responsibilities - The review process - Interested person & targeted reviews - Other processes (cross-border transfer of bodies,...