Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Memorial Book for pregnancy/baby loss prior to 24 weeks in England
Closed
55 signatures
What the petition asks
We want to mirror what is being done in Scotland and create Memorial Book for those who have experienced a pregnancy or baby loss prior to 24 weeks.
Along with the book, those who have experienced a loss will get a commemorative certificate which is intended to give recognition and comfort.
Along with the book, those who have experienced a loss will get a commemorative certificate which is intended to give recognition and comfort.
One in four pregnancies end in loss. It can have devastating effects on a family.
This option needs to be voluntary as it will not be the right choice for everyone.
Miscarriage Association UK has suryveyed previously what families want
https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/about-us/position-statements/registration-of-pregnancy-loss-before-24-weeks/
Read more here why this important initiative has been created in Scotland.
https://www.gov.scot/news/baby-loss-memorial-book/
This option needs to be voluntary as it will not be the right choice for everyone.
Miscarriage Association UK has suryveyed previously what families want
https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/about-us/position-statements/registration-of-pregnancy-loss-before-24-weeks/
Read more here why this important initiative has been created in Scotland.
https://www.gov.scot/news/baby-loss-memorial-book/
Timeline
| 20 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
55
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
20 Mar 2023
Closed
20 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.