The resources section of our website aims to provide information and resources to help families feel less alone and to make the changes they want to see.
Making Families Count champions families affected by healthcare in the UK; our information about particular services and how they should work applies to policy and legislation for England. There are legislative and policy differences in the other three nations of the UK which we do not have the expertise to cover.
Please note that our information is not a substitute for legal advice and does not constitute legal advice.
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Bereaved by suicide: downloadable leaflet, 3 short videos, poster with QR code that links to the leaflet, and information on sources of bereavement and legal support and advice.
NHS Investigations: information on what should happen after harm in NHS care and a downloadable template to use to provide information about family concerns
Blogs: a series of blogs written by families and heath professionals about key issues faced by families following harm
Research into the Learning from Deaths Programme: a summary highlighting research findings of lack of learning and lack of meaningful involvement by families
Confidentiality: the issues for families and how healthcare professionals and organisations could think more constructively about sharing information to keep people safe
Why involve families: a summary of the reasons family carers are vital for patient safety and wellbeing and links to key investigations and guidance
What is Co-Production? Practical guidance for families about what co-production should be – but often isn’t.
MFC’s submission to the Government’s call for evidence to inform the Mental Health Strategy
Sources of advice, support and ideas Organisations that can help