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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Baby Loss Certificates

22 February 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maria Caulfield Con Lewes

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has launched a voluntary Baby Loss Certificate Service for bereaved parents.
  • The service is available for losses under 24 weeks gestation on a retrospective basis from September 1, 2018.
  • The scheme will be assessed for further eligibility extensions.

Issue summary

The statement announces the launch of the Baby Loss Certificate Service.

Action requested

The government has launched a voluntary scheme allowing bereaved parents who have experienced a loss under 24 weeks gestation to receive a certificate. This service is available on a retrospective basis from September 1, 2018 and will be assessed for further eligibility extensions.

Key facts

  • The Baby Loss Certificate Service has launched today.
  • The Independent Pregnancy Loss Review was published in July 2023.
  • Parents can receive a certificate if they experienced loss under 24 weeks gestation, are at least 16 years old, and one parent lived in England at the time of loss.
  • Initial eligibility for the service covers losses since September 1, 2018.
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