Stillbirth burials contact in every NHS trust
“Within 4 weeks, all Trusts must ensure a dedicated point of contact within their PALS service, or an equivalent named service, to support families seeking answers.”
- Promised
Where it stands
Until the mid-1980s, some stillborn babies across the United Kingdom were buried or cremated without their parents' involvement; the Health Secretary apologised on behalf of the government. The statement says all Trusts must have a dedicated point of contact in their PALS service, or an equivalent named service, for families seeking answers, and that guidance produced by Sands is going to all Trusts. "Within 4 weeks" of the 13 October 2026 statement is read as 10 November 2026. The card moves when Trusts confirm their contacts.
What has happened
- Oct 2026The Health Secretary says all Trusts must have a dedicated point of contact for families seeking answers within 4 weeks, Promised
- Nov 2026A dedicated point of contact due in every Trust by 10 November 2026, Deadline
About the cost
No cost has been published.
More detail
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