Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has started delivery of the new Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs). Many MCCDs have been distributed and deliveries to practices are on track to be completed by the end of July.  The new MCCD must be used for all deaths from 9 September 2024, but cannot be used before this. If you have not receive the new forms, check you are on DHSC’s distribution list.  Please contact mccd@dhsc.gov.uk with any queries.    

Update from Arden’s Ltd on SystmOne noticeboard: Posted Thu 25 Jul 2024 14:13

As a result of the new MCCD books which are now in circulation in some areas, Ardens have now added section 1d) to the Death Documentation template and Medical Examiner Referral form. They have also added some extra fields to the referral form in preparation for the reforms.

They are aware that the death certification reforms are planned from 9th September 2024. Once the reforms come into force, they will make further necessary amendments to these resources. Note until these reforms come into force, it is the law that current existing processes for death documentation are still followed.