Communication and Follow up
Staff should ensure that the mother’s GP and the local primary care team are informed by phone about the
baby’s death so that they can offer ongoing care and support. Some parents appreciate an open invitation to
visit the unit again if they want to. Parents should be offered a follow-up appointment when the results of all
outstanding investigations are available. If possible, the core team and/or the team delivering palliative care
should be present at this appointment. Where appropriate, parents should also be offered an appointment with
a genetic counsellor. Consideration should be given to avoiding all ongoing routine mail from NHS and non NHS
services