Cancelling appointments after a person passes involves a few steps to ensure all relevant parties are informed here are a few pointers to help you through the process:
- GP and hospital appointments, contact the deceased’s GP surgery to inform them of the passing (they will more than likely already be aware) and ask the reception to cancel any future appointments and update their records.
- Hospital appointments. If the deceased had any hospital appointments, then you should call the hospital department to cancel you can call the hospital switchboard. Switchboard for Northern Care Alliance (0161) 624 0420. (Please ask for the hospital and the department you are needing.
Non-urgent advice:
Switchboard for Northern Care Alliance (0161) 624 0420. (Please ask for the hospital and the department you are needing.
- Home care and social services, if the deceased was receiving home care or other social services then contact the relevant service providers to cancel these arrangements. This may include notifying private care givers, local council services or care agencies.