Red extreme heat warning

Very high temperatures are expected this week, so we’re asking everyone to take a little extra care if you’re visiting one of our hospitals.

Our teams are working hard to keep services running safely. 

Please take a few simple steps to stay safe and comfortable:

Can’t make your appointment?

If you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Find out more on how to manage your appointment.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our patients, visitors and staff safe during the hot weather.

Coroner service details

If your loved one died in the community and has been moved into our care, your first point of contact should be with the coroner’s office for the east London jurisdiction who will be able to advise you on the next steps. They can be contacted by telephoning 020 8496 5000 and selecting option 1. Telephone lines are often busy, so you may not get through straight away.

Who is the coroner?

The coroner is appointed by the Crown and is usually someone with a legal or medical background who is tasked with looking further into how people die. They can order post mortem examinations to be conducted and for inquests to happen. We provide mortuary and post-mortem examination services to the coroner for east London, covering the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham and Havering. 

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