The government introduced changes to the death certification process to provide independent scrutiny of deaths in all cases, and give bereaved people a voice.
Since 9 September 2024, all deaths in any health setting that are not investigated by a coroner are reviewed by NHS medical examiners.
Find out more about:
- changes to the national medical examiner system
- death certification reforms and introduction of the statutory medical examiner system on Gov.uk
- the process after someone dies – a step by step guide for members of the public
