11 July 2018

Learning from deaths: Guidance for NHS trusts on working with bereaved families and carers

Learning from deaths: Guidance for NHS trusts on working with bereaved families and carers
National Quality Board 11 July 2018
  • This guidance is for NHS trusts, NHS foundation trusts and for services provided through NHS England specialised commissioning. It consolidates existing guidance and provides perspectives from family members who have experienced a bereavement within the NHS. It details how trusts should support and engage families after a loved one’s death in their organisation’s care.
  • The guidance is complemented by "Information for families following a bereavement" (Annex 1)