Medical Examiners
A Medical Examiner is an independent senior doctor. Their role is to review the medical records of your loved one and occasionally have a discussion with the GP to agree the cause of death for the Medical Certificate (MCCD).  Once the Medical Examiner Service has received the referral from the GP, you will be contacted by the Medical Examiner Officer (MEO). They will offer their condolences and give you the opportunity to ask any questions, raise any concerns you may have about the care your loved one received and/or highlight excellence.

During the conversation, they will share with you the proposed cause of death that the GP and Medical Examiner have agreed or, if a Coroner’s referral is required, they will advise you what will happen next.  If they are able to issue the Medical Certificate they will advise you:
• When the certificate has been completed
• How Registration Services will contact you to book your appointment to collect the death certificate/s.

Every bereavement is different and there are different processes dependent on your circumstances.

Telephone: 0800 0246 121

Website: www.nationalbereavementservice.org

For help and advice on coping with the death of a loved one, follow the NHS links below.

• Bereavement
  
  
• Children and Bereavement
  
  
• Young People and Bereavement
  
  
• Grief After Bereavement or Loss
  
  
• Urgent Help for Your Mental Health

Provides information on bereavement, where to go for support, and suggestions for helping yourself and others through grief.

Website: Mind - Bereavement

You can find support and information on bereavement from the following organisations:

• Step by Step Guide - Gov.UK
  
  
• National Bereavement Partnership
  
  
• Cruse Bereavement Support
  
  
• Citizens Advice
  
  
• The Good Grief Trust
  
  
• At a Loss Organisation
  
  
• The Childhood Bereavement Network