Manx Care’s Baby Loss Certificates and electronic application for a certificate have been launched today.
The certificates are free, and are optional for parents. To request a certificate, all of the following must apply:
- The family has lost a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy
- One of the applicants is the baby’s parent or surrogate
- The parent is at least 16 years old
- The parent lived on the Isle of Man when they lost their baby
- The parent currently resides on the Isle of Man
If families have lost more than one pregnancy, they will be able to request separate certificates.
Baby Loss Certificates
Dianne Rubery, Bereavement Lead for Manx Care’s Women, Children and Families Care Group, said: “We’re committed to ensuring bereaved parents are supported and the impact and importance of the family’s loss is recognised.
“Until now, we’ve offered families of the Isle of Man an unofficial certificate, which is available from the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death (SANDs) charity. Families who have received an unofficial certificate will be able to apply for an official Baby Loss Certificate once the initiative is live.”
Dianne also recently announced a “Starlight Walk”, which is taking place tonight (November 29) from 7pm at the Roundhouse walking track.
“We welcome anyone who would like to attend our Starlight Walk and honour the memory of much loved and missed babies.”
If you are interested in joining, please register for the event via the Roundhouse website.
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