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<p>The mandate to NHS England makes it clear they should ensure the National Health
Service meets the needs of each individual with a service where people’s experience
of their care is seen as an integral part of overall quality.</p><p> </p><p>It is
for the NHS locally to ensure appropriate facilities and services are in place to
support parents following pregnancy loss. To assist NHS commissioners and providers,
the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ Standards for Gynaecology and
Standards for Maternity (2008) sets out clear standards for the level of care provided
to help women and their partners experiencing pregnancy loss, including the availability
of skilled staff to support parents following a stillbirth or miscarriage. In addition,
the Department has supported the publication of Health Building note 09-02, which
sets out guidance on the planning and design of maternity care facilities, including
the facilities available for women and families who suffer bereavement at any stage
of pregnancy.</p>
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