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What to do after someone dies

The Citizens Advice Bureau provide comprehensive advice and information on what to do after a relative of friend dies.

Registering a death

When somebody dies, you normally need to register their death within five days. The death has to be registered at a register office and takes about half an hour. It can be quicker to go to the register office in the area where the person you cared for died. If you go to another area it may take longer to get the documents needed and slow down the funeral arrangements.

Before a death can be formally registered, a doctor will need to issue a medical certificate giving the cause of death. In hospital, this is usually done by a hospital doctor. If the person has not been seen by a hospital doctor, their GP may be able to issue a certificate instead.

When you get the medical certificate which confirms that the person has died, ask for the address of the local register office. You can search for the local register office online, or look in the local phone book. Many register offices only see people by appointment, so phone before you go and make an appointment if you need to.

In most cases a death is registered by a relative. If the person you cared for doesn’t have any family who can register their death, the registrar will allow other people to do this. As long as the person died at home or in hospital, their death can be registered by someone who was with them when they died, someone who lived in the same house, an official from the hospital, or the person who is arranging the funeral with the funeral directors.

What documents do I need to register a death?

You will need to take some documents with you when you go to register a death.

You need:

• the medical certificate, showing the cause of death and signed by a doctor

The following are not essential, but if you can find them, you should also take the person’s:

• birth certificate
• marriage or civil partnership certificate
• their NHS medical card

What other information will the registrar need?

The registrar will require the following information from you:

• the person’s full name as it was when they died
• any names they used in the past, including their maiden name
• their date and place of birth (town and county if born in the UK and country if born abroad)
• their last address
• their occupation
• the full name, date of birth and occupation of their surviving wife, husband or civil partner
• details of any state pension or other state benefit they were receiving

Death certificates

Once the death has been registered, the registrar will give you two important documents. One is a Certificate for Burial and Cremation, also known as the green form. This gives permission for the person’s body to be buried or for an application for cremation to be made. Give this to the funeral director.

You will also be given a Certificate of Registration of Death (form BD8, also known as a death certificate). This is for use in social security matters; for instance, dealing with the deceased person’s state pension or other benefits.

You can buy extra copies of the death certificate when you register a death. You will need these to give to the executor or administrator who is dealing with affairs such as the person’s will. The registrar will give you a booklet that contains advice on several subjects, including paying for the funeral, probate and property, and other practical advice including what to do if the person you cared for died abroad, or in Scotland or Northern Ireland. For more information see GOV.UK: what to do after someone dies.

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be a shock and your head may be full of questions and thoughts about what lies ahead. This is perfectly natural. You might be worried about what treatment you may have to have. You could also be worried about how your family and friends will deal with the news or how you will cope both physically and mentally.

Hopefully this page will start to answer some of those questions and direct you to reliable places where you can find further information.

If you are concerned that you may have symptoms of cancer please give us a call to talk about it. Early diagnosis of cancer increases your chances of survival significantly.

Information About Cancer

Click HERE to visit the NHS website page on cancer. This page includes lots of information including:

• What is cancer?
• How to spot signs and symptoms of cancer
• Reducing your risk of cancer
• Treatment for cancer
• Links to information on specific types of cancer

If you notice any changes or something that isn’t normal for you it is important that you contact your GP and get it checked out.

Referral Pathways

If you need to get in touch, we are ready to help you safely.  You will initially talk through your concerns in a telephone or video consultation.  If we feel you need to be seen we can arrange to do this in a safe and secure environment.

If we need to refer you for tests we will do so in the safest way possible.  All GP surgeries and hospital settings are following strict guidance on infection control to protect ourselves and our patients.

Screening Programmes

In the UK we have 3 cancer screening programmes.

These are for:

• Breast
• Bowel
• Cervical

It is really important that you attend for screening when you are invited. The screening tests are designed to detect cancer in its very early stages. Early detection and diagnosis leads to better outcomes from treatment.

In short: SCREENING SAVES LIVES!

Please click HERE for a guide to screening programmes within the UK.

If you have any concerns about screening the information and leaflets below may be helpful and reassuring. Please do not hesitate to speak to any of our staff about your concerns.

• Breast Screening Information
• Bowel Screening Information
• Cervical Screening Information
• Transgender Cervical Screening Information
• Easy-Read Leaflet – Spotting cancer early

Other Support Services

At Staffa Health we have a Cancer Champion. This is a member of staff who can signpost you to further help and information or send you leaflets relevant to your needs.

Our Cancer Champion is Linda Berry. You can contact Linda by calling any of our sites between 10am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or send an email to: ddccg.cancerchampion.staffahealth@nhs.net

You may find the websites below useful for further information about cancer and the support available.

• Macmillan Cancer Support
• Cancer Research UK
• NHS Cancer Information
• Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
• Breast Cancer Now
• Bowel Cancer UK
• Prostate Cancer UK
• Lung Cancer – British Lung Foundation
• Skcin – Skin Cancer Information
• Coronavirus and Cancer
• Links to easy read leaflets for people with Learning Disabilities

Select from the dropdown list and then enter your postcode to search for Services in your local area (within 20km).

18 people die by suicide every day in England and Wales, but help is out there.

There’s always someone to listen.

Talking Saves Lives

There are a range of ways in which the NHS can support your emotional health and wellbeing.

You can speak to a clinician at the practice about how you are feeling. Your GP can help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

You can also self-refer to local Talking Therapy services using the contact details below. You will be able to get help to manage issues such as depression, low mood, anxiety, stress or panic.

Your local Talking Therapies services

The following Derby and Derbyshire Talking Therapies providers are accepting new self-referrals.

Trent PTS

• Tel: 01246 387 498
• Visit the Trent PTS website

Vita Minds

• Tel: 0333 0153 496
• Visit the Vita Minds website

Everyturn

• Tel: 0300 555 5580
• Visit the Everyturn website

Useful Links

Derbyshire Emotional Health and Well-being Website

Social Prescribers

Your GP practice can refer you to a Social Prescribing link worker who can help and support anyone with:

• Social isolation/Loneliness
• Emotional wellbeing
• Healthy lifestyle choices including:
• Stopping smoking
• Physical activity/exercise
• Weight management
• Diabetes control
• Reducing alcohol
• Long term health conditions
• Loss of confidence/purpose
• Poor health linked to housing or housing conditions
• Accessing work, training and volunteering

For more information please speak to a receptionist or send us an online request and ask for a referral to the social prescribing team.

Refer yourself to local services

Patients are able to self-refer to Physiotherapy, Talking Therapy and Podiatry Services

Physiotherapy

You can now refer yourself for physiotherapy directly, without a visit to see the GP.

Physiotherapists treat back problems, stiff or painful joints, muscle injuries or strains.

Staffa Health uses ZoomPhysio to provide rapid online treatment for mild musculoskeletal conditions. If you’re suffering from aches or pain you can self refer to ZoomPhysio without speaking to a GP first.

If you need to be seen by a physiotherapist the ZoomPhysio online service can arrange this for you. Their physiotherapists are based within Staffa Health twice a week.

If you’re concerned about your symptoms please contact us first and we will advise on the best course of treatment.

Derbyshire Community Based Physiotherapy Services

You can also self-refer to the Derbyshire-wide Community Physiotherapy Service.

Please read the Self-referral to Physiotherapy Leaflet for more information.

Talking Therapies

Click HERE for information on how to self-refer to Talking Therapy Services.

Podiatry

Click HERE for information on how to self-refer to Podiatry Services

What is an NHS Health Check?

The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It’s designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk.

Am I eligible for an NHS Health Check?

The check is for people who are aged 40 to 74 who do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions:

• heart disease
• chronic kidney disease
• diabetes
• high blood pressure (hypertension)
• atrial fibrillation
• transient ischaemic attack
• inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia)

• heart failure
• peripheral arterial disease
• stroke
• currently being prescribed statins to lower cholesterol
• previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years

You should have regular check-ups if you have one of these conditions. Your care team will be able to give you more information about this.

How do I get an NHS Health Check?

If you’re in the 40 to 74 age group without a pre-existing condition, you will receive an invite for a free NHS Health Check when it is your turn. You may also request a check every 5 years if you would like one.

How can I improve my test results?

Once you’ve had your NHS Health Check, the healthcare professional will discuss your results with you. You’ll be given advice to help you lower your risk of a stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes or dementia, and maintain or improve your health. But you do not have to wait until then to make healthy changes. Take the How Are You quiz and start now with these health apps and trackers.

There is more information about NHS Health Checks on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check/

If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.

Vaccinations are available to protect you against infections such as, typhoid and hepatitis A.

In the UK, the childhood vaccination programme protects you against a number of diseases, but doesn’t cover most of the infectious diseases found overseas.

Arranging Travel Immunisations

Travel immunisations are available by prior arrangement.  Please ask for a Travel Health Questionnaire from reception or print off the form here.  

If you require any travel vaccinations please contact the surgery at least 8 weeks before you travel. A receptionist will book you an appointment with the Practice  Nurse. You must bring a completed Travel Health Questionnaire with you to this appointment. The appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel.

It is important to complete this form as early as possible. We require the form at least  8 weeks before you travel  to allow us to organise your vaccinations and ensure you are fully protected by the time you leave the UK.

Please note that charges may apply for certain travel vaccinations as they are not covered by NHS. You will be advised in advance of your appointment of any costs involved and asked to bring payment with you prior to your appointment.

We are unable to offer travel vaccination appointments at very short notice i.e. less than two weeks, so you may have to attend a private clinic for these. Please see details of these clinics below:

• Sheffield Claremont Hospital 0330 1004 299
• Nottingham Cripps Health Centre 0330 1004 280
• Boots Mansfield 01623 623089
• Boots Chesterfield 01246 203591
• Boots Meadowhall 01142 568011
• https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below.

Routine Childhood immunisations protect children from serious diseases and are offered free of charge.  If you’re not sure whether you or your child have had all of your routine vaccinations, contact reception and they will ask a practice nurse to find out for you. It may be possible to catch up later in life.

Try to have your vaccinations delivered on time to ensure protection. If you’re going to be away from the GP surgery when a vaccination is due, let us know. It may be possible to arrange to have the vaccination at a different location.

Vaccination Schedule

Click here to access the latest childhood immunisation programme schedule on the NHS Choices website.