Other Useful Links

Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) - A charity for patient safety and justice which provides free independent advice and support to people affected by medical accidents (lapses in patient safety) through their specialist helpline, written casework and inquest support services.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch – Part of the Department for Transport responsible for the investigation of civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents within the UK.
Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology UK (AAPT) - The professional body for anatomical pathology technologists employed in hospital and public mortuaries.
British Association for Forensic Odontology (BAFO) - Encourages education and good practice in forensic odontology.
British Association for Human Identification - Provides a forum for discussion and promotion of subjects within the domain of human identification.
British Heart Foundation - National heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness - A registered charity that supports the many victims of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning, their families and friends.
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) - Works to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death. Supports young people diagnosed with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions and offers bereavement support to families.
The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS) - Professional body representing Forensic Sciences worldwide.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Acts as the UK government’s principal medical adviser and the professional head of all directors of public health in local government.
Coping with Death Abroad – Guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) offering practical advice about what to do when a death occurs abroad.
Coroners’ Officers and Staff Association (COASA) - Association for Coroners’ Officers and Coroners’ staff in England and Wales.
Coroners' Society of England and Wales - Full access to this site is limited to members of the Society who are Coronial Office holders in England and Wales. Corresponding membership is available to judicial office holders who hold equivalent positions elsewhere around the world.
Crown Prosecution Service - Responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by police in England and Wales.
Deaths in Police Custody - Information for families of someone who has died in or following police custody. Depending on the circumstances, the leaflet may also be helpful for those whose family member has died following other contact with the police. It sets out the initial information that families need to know about their rights and what happens next.
General Pharmaceutical Council – The independent regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises in Great Britain
General Register Office (GRO) - For information on birth, marriage, civil partnership, death, adoption and stillbirth records and registrations as well as guidance on researching your family history and the General Register Office Indexes.
General Register Office - Certificate ordering service - Office holding a central copy of all registrations for England and Wales.
His Majesty's Prison Service – Website for HM Prison Service for England and Wales.
Human Tissue Authority (HTA) - Regulator of organisations that remove, store and use human tissue.
Independent Ofice for Police Conduct (IOPC) - Oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales and sets the standards by which the police should handle complaints.
Independent Press Standards Organisation – Organisation handling public complaints on breaches of the Editor’s Code of Practice.
Interpol – The world’s largest international police organisation whose role is to enable police around the world to work together.
The Lullaby Trust (Formerly the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID)) - Provides specialist support for bereaved families, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and raises awareness on sudden infant death.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) - Investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency - Regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK.
Ministry of Justice Guide to Coroner Services and Coroner Investigations - The ‘Guide to Coroner services' is primarily for bereaved people but may also be useful for others affected by a coroner investigation or attending a coroner’s inquest.
Missing People – UK charity specialising in and dedicated to bringing missing children and adults back together with their families.
National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death – Aims to maintain and improve standards of care for adults and children by reviewing management.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) - Provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.
NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy - Supports individuals complaining about the NHS.
Office of the Chief Coroner - The Chief Coroner, an office created by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, is head of the coroner system, assuming overall responsibility and providing national leadership for coroners in England and Wales.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) - The recognised national statistical institute for the UK.
Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) - Carries out independent investigations into deaths and complaints in custody.
The Royal British Legion Inquest Advice – Offers support through the process of an inquiry and inquest.
Royal College of General Practitioners – The professional membership body and guardian of standards for family doctors in the UK, working to promote excellence in primary healthcare.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health – The professional membership body aiming to transform child health through knowledge, innovation and expertise.
Royal College of Pathologists - A professional membership organisation with charitable status, concerned with all matters relating to the science and practice of pathology.