Guidance
Newborn screening: communication pathways following bereavements
Guidance to to reduce the risk of bereaved families being contacted about newborn screening and healthcare matters after the death.
Applies to England
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This guidance is relevant for newborn screening providers and anyone involved in notification and communication following the death of a baby.
This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.
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Published 26 May 2021Last updated 16 December 2024 + show all updates
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Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Added clarification that publication was previously published by Public Health England.
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First published.