Introduction

This publication has been compiled using information supplied by hospitals across the country. The National Health Service is very grateful to everyone who has contributed to the development of this information. In particular, they would like to thank all the families who very kindly shared their experiences, expertise and feedback to help develop this resource.

This information has been produced in parallel with ‘Learning from Deaths - Guidance for NHS Trusts’ on working with bereaved families and carers, which can be found at :–

www.england.nhs.uk/publication/learning-from-deaths-guidance-for- nhs-trusts-on-working-with-bereaved-families-and-carers