Results for: "death"

Bereavement

Last updated on Monday, December 9, 2024

Firstly, may we offer our sympathy to you, your family and friends during this very sad time. Please find below some information to assist you. What we do The Bereavement Services team aims to ensure that the families of patients who have passed away in our hospital are cared for from the poin...

Supportive and Palliative Care

Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

What is Supportive and Palliative Care? Supportive and Palliative Care focuses on assessing the needs of patients and those close to them, to make sure what matters most to them is our priority too. The aim of palliative care is to maximise a person’s quality of life by treating and relieving sy...

Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)

Last updated on Friday, May 1, 2026

Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme

Last updated on Thursday, August 29, 2019

The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme is a world-first. It is the first national programme of its kind aimed at making improvements to the lives of people with learning disabilities. Reviews are being carried out with a view to improve the standard and quality of care for p...

Visiting the mortuary

Last updated on Friday, May 29, 2026

For families wishing to visit their loved one in the mortuary, this can be arranged by appointment only. To support care after death we recommend that visiting is kept to 20 minutes, however individual circumstances will be considered and accommodated where possible. Visiting can be arranged for...

Medical Examiner Service

Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The independent Medical Examiner Service is here to make sure that all deaths are reviewed carefully, respectfully, and fairly. Medical Examiners are independent senior doctors who look at the care a patient received before they died. They do not work within the clinical team that treated the pa...

End of Life and Bereavement Care

Last updated on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

We understand this is an incredibly difficult time. Whether your loved one is nearing the end of life or you are coming to terms with the death of someone close to you, our teams at WUTH are here - to guide, support and care for you with compassion, dignity and respect. This section of our websi...

The Bereavement Service

Last updated on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Trust’s Bereavement Services team is committed to supporting families and loved ones following the death of a patient in our hospital. Our compassionate staff understand the importance of receiving the right care and guidance during such a difficult and emotional time. They provide practical...